As part of an effort to help states continue to grow these industries, the NGA Center has created a series of reports analyzing emerging "green" economies in each state in terms of the scope of green business activity reveals areas of comparative advantage, promising areas for workforce development and opportunities for building partnerships within and across green industry segments. It is intended that this information be used to help states analyze their current efforts and form strategies to grow green economies.READ»
In my last post, I shared five short-term strategies for surviving the downturn by using design thinking as a roadmap to connect your business with consumers. Once you've weathered the worst of the economic storms, it's time to ...READ»
Raise your hand if public transportation is not available along your commute.
Maybe you live really far from your office or maybe you live AND
work in the suburbs... not so shocking. Or maybe public transportation
is ...READ»
Research suggests that observing the speed limit not only keeps
roads safe: it's helping you save on gas! The US Government's website www.fueleconomy.gov
states that fuel efficiency decreases rapidly after 60 mph. For every 5
mph ...READ»
If you are renovating your home and are replacing things like
cabinets, fixtures, windows, appliances, or pretty much anything that
still works... please look into recycling these valuable items. All
your donations are ...READ»
I am going to openly admit, I had a great time playing this fish tank match-the-blocks-to-fill-the-tank game.
The tips for water conservation that go along with each block image are
really interesting and helpful. For example, ...READ»
If you are thinking of knocking down a wall to join two spaces or
make a room seem more open, good news: it's not hard. The major thing
you need to know before taking a rotating saw or huge rubber mallet to
it is if it is ...READ»
Having been a Bostonian for the past six years, and a native
Massachusetts resident for life, I cannot help but notice the increase
of people wearing green in the past few weeks. One group of teenagers
went careening through an ...READ»
These guys are super cool. No doubt. I've watched several of their
blogumentary videos so far, and not only are they funny, they are very
informative about different environment-related issues and happenings
on their one year ...READ»
There was no greater time I felt as connected to the ocean than
while I lived in Hawai'i. Every year, Jack Johnson, a native of O'ahu,
puts on a concert to benefit the Kokua Foundation, which he founded to
help support educate ...READ»
One of my friends has been involved in my business from day one of ThinkDwell.
He has been thinking more green and making choices to live more
sustainably ever since. He just let me know that he is thinking about
buying a Toyota ...READ»
Check it out!
These Splaff Flopps are on sale for $26, and they are made entirely from recycled material. Check out the rest of their stuff on splaff.com
The Green Loop is cool for products that are green, but they are ...READ»
If you didn't already hear, you may want to know about the recent
controversy over energy-efficient flourescent light bulbs, ESPECIALLY
if you have small children living in your home. It turns out that these
bulbs, that ...READ»
In reference to green cleaning products; I came across these today.
Good things to ask about when inquiring information about products are:
are there recycled materials used in the making of the product?
is the product ...READ»
Global Warming is a threat to us all. This goes into detail about what is in the near future for these cities and geographic monuments
if we keep contributing pollution at our present rate. Wow, it is
shocking. NYC, Death ...READ»
With the price of gas what it is today, we're all looking for a
little more MPG. It turns out, back in 1973/4, during the first oil
crisis the US experienced, Car + Driver magazine ran an article
featuring $11 worth of ...READ»
Info about health and cleaning products.
From laundry detergent and dish soap to floor cleaner and air
freshener, all the chemicals we use in our home find their way back
into the ground and ultimately into our oceans. Many ...READ»
Definitely check out the link "5 Benefits of Green Roofs" . But here is a summary:
Keeps buildings cold in summer, warm in winter.
Helps irrigation and stormwater runoff.
Reduces urban 'heat island' ...READ»
Wikipedia has a great summary of what sustainable design
really is. The statement "Sustainable architects design with
sustainable living in mind" is very true, and very important! It brings
attention to the fact that if ...READ»
Wow! Talk about groung floor! I am living in a community where this discussion is very relevant and I am excited to bring new sources to the table. Please send me a little bio on yourselves and your goals within this group. ...READ»
