GREENBUZZ for September 20, 2004
Taking Care of Business
Some might call it "synergy" but we just call it more good news for the environmentally responsible bottom line: seems that conserving water saves energy, too. Researchers from the U.S.'s National Resources Defense Council studied the connection between water and energy use in California, finding that the state's businesses and private consumers can lower their energy bills by conserving and using water more efficiently. And that's pretty good news for everyone, we reckon.
Also this week: Portland-based nonprofit Metafore offers a new tool to help wood buyers evaluate forest certification programs.
Headlines
The Latest News on Business and the Environment
Global Corporations Unite to Examine World-Class Performance in Corporate Citizenship
Nine of the world's top performing companies have joined forces to form the Global Leadership Network.
New England Employers Recognized for Superior Commuter Benefits
New England's Best Workplaces for Commuters Coalition has announced the second annual list of employers offering superior commuter benefits to employees, thereby reducing traffic and air pollution while improving quality of life for harried commuters.
Saving Water Cuts Energy Use, Says Report
The report's authors say that saving water is an untapped way to also save energy and even to keep the lights on when the electric grid is strained during hot summer months.
U.S. Companies Take Lead on Corporate Governance
U.S. companies have taken top honors in a global comparison of corporate governance standards, surpassing the U.K. and Canada.
Study Links Clean Technology to Potent Job Growth
A new study says that investments clean technology can yield significant numbers of well-paid jobs.
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Resources and Tools
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Matching Business Values with Forest Certification Systems
Designed to help business buyers purchase wood and paper in a responsible manner.
Global Recycling Network
Provides a database of recyling companies and organizations to help businesses establish international recycling programs.
Crouching Fiber, Paper Dragon: China and the Global Paper Market
How the growing Chinese paper market may affect responsible corporate buyers of wood products.
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Update on Carbon Offsets
An informative and well-written backgrounder on the interrelationships of forests, carbon offsets, and climate change.
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Environmental Technologies Program
Helps U.S. companies access EPA research on new environmental technologies that have market potential.
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Columns and Features
Insight and Inspiration from the Experts
Sustainable Strategies for Market Advantage and Community Benefit
An interview with real estate developer Hamilton Hazlehurst.
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The Tao of Prius
The 2004 Prius is more than a nice ride. It also tells us what a leading company thinks of the potential -- and limits -- of consumer-driven change for a better world.
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A personal quest to promote the use of wind energy and hydrogen technology in the Great Lakes area of the United States. The Great Lakes area is in a unique position to become an energy exporting region through these and other renewable energy technologies. *Update 2014: Just do it everywhere - Dan*
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