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What is a Slow Money Investment?

Blog from Vital Systems

How do we determine whether an investment contributes to a sustainable food system in which food, farming, and fertility matter?Slow Money Northern California Region has asked “What is a Slow Money Investment?” So some among us have been grappling with developing “Slow Money Return on Investment 1.0.” Interested in learning what we’ve been doing? …

Your Fabulous Green Wedding - Your Dress Can Be Both Beautiful And Eco-Friendly.

Blog from C5 Company, LLC

Your wedding dress is one of the most important elements of your green wedding. You will glow in a beautiful dress that you feel good wearing. Here are some ideas for finding the perfect dress that reflects your personality, style and values.  Consider vintage. You just might be able to find a gorgeous gown worn by one of your friends or family members. If not, check …

Low Riders: Kids on Bikes

Blog from Taiga Company

Connecting with nature is a source of inspiration for eco action and living a sustainable lifestyle.  If you like the idea of bike riding but aren't into the pedal part of it, there are ways you can support the future of our environment and cycling through our youth.  Operating in the United States, Canada and Israel, Trips For Kids® (TFK®) has opened the world of …

Sustainable Brands '10 Announces Innovation Open Finalists and Debuts Associate Membership for Early and Pre-Startup Sustainability Companies

Press Release from Sustainable Life Media

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) BURLINGAME, Calif., - May 25, 2010 - Sustainable Life Media announced the top 11 Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SB’IO) finalists who will be given a VIP pass to the full week of Sustainable Brands 2010, along with the opportunity to pitch to the Innovation Open judges and attendees on Monday June 7, 2010 from 2:00-4:30 pm in the Steinbeck Theater. As a …

Come be part of Slow Money's Second National Gathering June 9-11

Blog from Vital Systems

It's been called a movement. It's been called a revolution. Business Week even called it one of the 10 big ideas for 2010.Be part of it!Come to Shelburne Farms, Vermont for Slow Money's Second National Gathering June 9-11. "We need Slow Money fast."-- Mardi Mellon, Director, Union of Concerned Scientists  "Tremendously important and …

Accelerating Change - We Can't Do It Alone

Blog from Microsoft Philanthropies

Posted by Pamela Passman Corporate Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Last Thursday we hosted our first citizenship “Accelerator Summit,” a day of open discussion on our corporate citizenship efforts. The conversation was based on how technology and partnerships can accelerate change on social and economic issues.  The event included a variety of different …

Baby Steps in Living Green

Blog from Taiga Company

Today, escalating conversations on topics such as climate change, carbon legislation, energy independence, and growing consumer eco awareness generate forward eco movement for some but simultaneously create confusion and skepticism for others.   As a sustainability consultant working with businesses and individuals, I encourage our clients to lead by example.  As Nelson …

Climate Institute and Home Depot Representatives Appointed to SCS-002 Standards Committee; Additional Opening in Producer Interest Category

Press Release from Leonardo Academy

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) Madison, WI - May 24, 2010 - Leonardo Academy welcomes John Topping to the Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Materials, Products, Services and Systems (SCS-002) Standards Committee. Mr. Topping has been President and CEO of the Climate Institute based in Washington, DC since its founding in 1986. From 1989-1990 he served as editor of the portions of …

Decorate the Eco Friendly Way

Blog from Taiga Company

Looking to liven-up a living space?  Redecorate or move into a new space?  Whatever the reason, those living a sustainable lifestyle will be looking to eco friendly options to change things up. The last 10 years has seen a dramatic increase in eco awareness with a significant growth in knowledge of the general public.  This momentous shift has resulted in a better …

Rising to the Plastic Challenge

Blog from Taiga Company

As eco awareness continues to expand and the availability of alternative options continues to increase and gain support, individuals and businesses seek ways to assess the sustainable aspects of various products.  One recent result is the development of plastic ratings, like the new Plastics Scorecard.  This scorecard, like other measures, will be a rating system for not only product …

Volunteers Taking Charge in Gulf

Blog from Greenopolis

The United States National Guard helps volunteers in the Gulf coastal communities by driving hundreds of hair booms out to areas that will most likely need them. Volunteers from AmeriCorps NCCC showed up to place the booms, but were told by BP that could not place them yet. Hair booms are still being made and stockpiled for future use and pressure on BP to pay for placing and removing them is …

Your Fabulous Green Wedding Starts with Eco-friendly Invitations

Blog from C5 Company, LLC

Your wedding announcement and invitations set the tone for your environmentally friendly wedding celebration. They not only share the good news of your marriage celebration with your loved ones, but give insight into your style and personality. Here are some terrific ways to minimize the environmental impact of your wedding starting with the invitations.  Get …
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