The Future of Sustainable Design

The next step in sustainable production is the circular economy, says Eco-Chick.com founder and editor Starre Vartan. That means leaving behind today’s make, use, dispose model to create products transparently and with less impact.

CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor Earns First Third-Party Certification for Reduced CO2 Emissions from Improved Energy Efficiency

SCS Global Services (SCS) has certified CTC Global's ACCC conductor for reducing CO2 emissions associated with transmission line losses by 27 to 31 percent under certain design conditions compared to the conventional ACSR conductor. The use of ACCC can achieve CO2 emission reduction goals and advance climate action plans.

Bill McKibben to Discuss Moving Forward on Climate in Hostile Administration on Live Webinar

As results rolled in election night, and it appeared Donald Trump—a climate-change denier—would be the next President of the United States, climate activist Bill McKibben tweeted, “If Trump wins, it savages the planet’s chances of dealing with climate change. In the (very) long run, the biggest result of a hideous night.” Donald Trump won; now what?
Join the live webinar Wednesday, November 16th for a discussion on the post-election climate for climate action. The talk takes place at 12 noon. EST and can be viewed at: bluejeans.com/163092697. An audio only dial-in can be accessed by dialing 888-240-2560.

Technology Takes a Big Bite Out of GHGs

Back in 1978 when the pulldown compressor station was invented by TransCanada, likely nobody — not even the inventors — realized the full extent of the “Eureka!” moment they were having.

Regarding the Uzbekistan Textile Protocol

The European Parliament is currently under pressure to reject the Uzbekistan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and cease the trade of textiles with Uzbekistan. This pressure stems from strong evidence that forced labor and child labor continues to remain a nationwide practice in Uzbekistan, despite earlier reports of compliance.

Ch. 2 WSB-TV Names Linda Cotten Taylor as Atlanta’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero

Ch. 2 WSB-TV and The Trust for Public Land announced Linda Cotten Taylor as Atlanta’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero. The program honors volunteers who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces.

HEINEKEN USA and The Recycling Partnership Celebrate America Recycles Day!

At HEINEKEN USA, we celebrate recycling every day. So, as America celebrates recycling on November 15th, we are excited to highlight the work our partners at The Recycling Partnership are doing to better recycling each and every day.

As Seen on The Guardian: Tiny Houses and Other Little Matters Prove Less is More for the Environment

To reduce your carbon footprint, try thinking smaller – whether it’s your home, your fuel consumption or amount of stuff you buy.

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Commits $500,000 to Project Drawdown

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $500,000 challenge grant to Project Drawdown, a global initiative based on meticulous research and subsequent traditional and online publications that analyzes how and when we can reverse global warming. As Project Drawdown is proving, the key is to amplify existing, widely practiced, commonly available, and scientifically proven solutions.

How Do We Fill the Gap?

There is also a strong sense of determination at COP22 in Marrakech by business and investors alike to move forward with fulfilling the commitments made. The question is not “will we enact change,” but how do we move forward with efficiency and speed.

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