GM’s Energy Stars: Bob Randazzo, Rochester Operations
All this week, we will be recognizing employees from our U.S. facilities who have helped GM realized $435 million in energy savings by reducing energy intensity by 40 percent and carbon dioxide emissions by 41 percent over the last 20 years.
First Open Data Initiative for a Sustainable AEC Industry
The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry brings together separate players that collaborate on large national and international building projects.
Whirlpool Corporation’s HealthWorks Offers Employees a Better Chance at Success Through Engagement and Support
Whirlpool Corporation has always valued the health of its employees. When we talk about health, we don’t just mean the numbers on the scale or the hours spent being active – although those numbers matter. Physical, emotional and spiritual health also matters.
The Importance of a Product Sustainability Program
The global population is expected to be over nine billion by mid-century. Feeding that many people without “exceeding ecological and social limits” presents the food and beverage industry with “unique challenges,” proclaims a recently released report on the food and beverage industry by the sustainability consulting firm, Pure Strategies.
Re-imagine Resources - Reducing Food Waste to Fight Hunger: A Twitter Chat with Sealed Air
Did you know that 78 percent of adults in the U.S. have wasted food in one way or another? Meanwhile, more than 800 million people are unable to meet their daily calorie needs and more than 2 billion people suffer from nutritional deficiencies. It is estimated that more than one-third of the food we produce is never consumed. Considering the projected population growth to 9 billion by 2050, these food related challenges will only increase. In light of these staggering statistics, we must look at food waste and the actions we take on a daily basis to address this growing problem.
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Raising Responsible Digital Citizens: It Takes a Community
In today’s world, kids are using electronic devices before they are reading and writing—which is both exciting and frightening for parents and communities. It seems that with every year that passes, kids are receiving their first cell phone, tablet, or other electronic device at younger and younger ages. As this trend continues, it’s more important than ever to teach kids to use these devices responsibly and become good digital citizens.
Ecocentricity Blog - November 2, 2015
Here is why I was as excited as every kid dressed up in a Halloween costume this past Saturday who realized the house on the corner was giving out king-size candy bars: this stadium is aiming to be the world’s first LEED® Platinum professional sports stadium. And I can take public transportation to it. Dang I live in a cool city.
Respect All Altars
November is Native American Heritage Month, which is a good time to reflect upon our engagement with Tribes in the United States. Native American Heritage Month is a national platform to highlight Native American cultures and traditions.
As TransCanada moves ahead in implementing its Indigenous Relations Strategy with the many Tribes it interacts with, various aspects of developing positive respectful relationships must be considered.
Helping Small Businesses 'Start, Stabilize, and Grow'
A nonprofit in Jackson, Mississippi, will use a $2 million grant from Wells Fargo to support commercial lending, outreach, and technical assistance programs for minority- and women-owned and led small businesses.

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