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Suj Shah MSI's Smart Home

I recently visited the Museum of Science and Industry's Smart Home - learned a lot and had a great time! 'Green' often spurs visions of bygone days - here, green and technology go hand-in-hand. Continue

Added by Suj Shah on October 24, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Amy Domestico Help us find a cure

The Wii Mommies would like to extend their welcome to Dr.Kristi Funk, a board-certified surgical breast specialist and an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease. Dr. Funk will be on today to talk about the importance of early detection and breast cancer screening as well as share with our listeners why she believes the "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign from Yoplait is making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.… Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on October 22, 2009 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Suj Shah The amazing potential of solar energy

"...the sun would satisfy more than two-thirds of U.S. electricity needs by 2050, for an investment of about $400 billion." full article: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/09/solar/carroll-text Continue

Added by Suj Shah on September 25, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Suzanne ASQ Seeks Public Input on Draft ISO 2600: Guidance on Social Responsibility

ISO 26000 Comments Template.doc Use this form to provide YOUR input to the Draft ISO 26000 Standard. You'll be asked to register to read it. The latest version of the standard was released September 14 under the governing body International Organi… Continue

Added by Suzanne on September 24, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Erica Witthaus How does microfinance fit with our developing definition?

This is "doing well by doing good" with an international flair. Some may recognize the name Muhammad Yunus, winner of 2006 Nobel Peace prize. For those who do not, he is the founder of Grameen Bank, and one of the key innovators of the concept of microfinance. To learn more about Dr. Yunus' work click here. The concept of microfinance and its social benefits are being clearly demons… Continue

Added by Erica Witthaus on September 23, 2009 at 5:39pm — 2 Comments

Paul O Hawaii Tries Green Tools in Remaking Power Grids

This article from the NY Times has some interesting info. A quote: "With the most diverse array of alternative energy potential of any state in the nation, Hawaii has set out to become a living laboratory for the rest of the country, hoping it can slash its dependence on fossil fuels while keeping the lights on." Continue

Added by Paul O on September 15, 2009 at 3:33pm — 1 Comment

Dan Corbett You Can Integrate " Doing Well by Doing Good" in a Business Model

I have just completed an executive program at Case Western Reserve University called “Positive Business and Society Change. As part of the requirements for the program, participants had to interview business leaders who have integrated the concept of “doing well by doing good” into a successful business model. I did interviews with five business leaders. Here is an excerpt from the interview that I did with the founder of an artisan cheese company. The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company, Canada’… Continue

Added by Dan Corbett on September 14, 2009 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Paul O Responsible Forestry Operations Important for Survival of World's Few Remaining Great Apes Says WWF

Press release from the World Wildlife Fund about a new report it compiled. Some good info about Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. Let's all look for products that are FSC certified! The full 23-page report is here. Continue

Added by Paul O on September 11, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Bob-RJ Burkhart SEEKing Social Responsibility Pathfinders (thinkLets)

Bob-RJ Burkhart's Page - Podstock Southwest (PSW) Slides from Saturday's talk at World Future Society's World Future 2009 ... Empowering facilitated thinking environments for "Advanced Distributed Learning ... podstocksw.ning.com/profile/BobRJBurkhart #… Continue

Added by Bob-RJ Burkhart on September 6, 2009 at 8:51am — 3 Comments

Paul O Is ExxonMobil Really the "Green Company of the Year"?

This short article puts Forbes' declaration of ExxonMobil as "green company of the year" into better context. For example, though ExxonMoblie is putting $600 million into algae farms that would turn sunlight into automotive fuel, that amounts to a commitment of less than half of one per cent of their five-year capital expenditure plan. ExxonMobil's efforts are better than nothing, of… Continue

Added by Paul O on September 4, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

Dan Corbett "Doing Well by Doing Good"- Summary of Interviews

I have just completed an executive program at Case Western Reserve University called “Positive Leadership and Society Change” that has a focus on strengths based change using the Appreciative Inquiry methodology. As part of the requirements, program participants interviewed business leaders who have put in practice in their business the concept of “doing well by doing good”. I interviewed five business organizations all in Canada. Some of them have a comprehensive quality management system and a… Continue

Added by Dan Corbett on September 3, 2009 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Eric Crawford Green Packaging Firm is Sustaining its Growth-Chicago, IL

A Chicago-based packaging company is sustaining its growth and seeking to add two key contributors to the team. The company is an industry originator in custom, hand-made sustainable packaging, partnering with creative design and production teams from emerging nations. This is a completely green organization which heavily promotes sustainable business practices, alternative materials and fair trade. Packaging is one of the lines of business for this company. The organization is looking for Sale… Continue

Added by Eric Crawford on September 3, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Suzanne Green For-Profit Business of the Year

Catching up on my reading I came across a Business Journal of Milwaukee article about a woman-owned business in Milwaukee that won this (small category) award. Carolynn Leaman is using her 25 years of experience in Europe and in the United States to help public-and private-sector clients bring sustainable, eco-friendly design into urban development. She says in the article that "going green ultimately helps governments and companies save money". She adds "I don't think any company can go… Continue

Added by Suzanne on September 3, 2009 at 11:43am — 1 Comment

Kam Gupta What is 'O' in SRO?

When I joined the SRO, I began to think that SRO was for socially responsible organizations. How about Individuals? How about becoming socially conscious of resources, energy, and rejuvenation? Most importantly, how about begin practicing social responsibility starting right now? Michelle Mason, MD at ASQ, the brain behind this SRO immediately responded, "the O in SRO also stands not just for the organization but for Socially Responsible ONE as well". Bingo! I want to be that ONE who can make a… Continue

Added by Kam Gupta on September 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Paul O Fast Company article: Can Forests of Artificial Trees Stop Global Warming?

Short but interesting article: http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/can-forests-artificial-trees-stop-global-warming I'd never even heard of the use of artificial trees to soak up CO2. Continue

Added by Paul O on August 28, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

Amy Domestico Chris Holmes of Green Eco Tek, Inc., and Douglas McVickar, owner of Positive Impact Products.

Green Fuel Solutions welcomes special guest, Chris Holmes of Green Eco Tek, Inc., and Douglas McVickar, owner of Positive Impact Products. http://budurl.com/Greenfuel827 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on August 26, 2009 at 7:53pm — No Comments

Amy Domestico Chicken Whisperer!

Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer™ is a nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each week the Chicken Whisperer™ welcomes special guests from all around the nation to talk about keeping backyard poultry, and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. http://budurl.com/Chicken825 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on August 25, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Amy Domestico Summer of Taurus!

BlogTalkRadio host Bob Andelman interviews Ford Vice President of Sustainability, Sue Cischke, on her Los Angeles stop for the Ford Summer of Taurus 100 City Tour. http://budurl.com/Summeroftaurus821 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on August 23, 2009 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Dan Parker isn't it about time we held our banks accountable to facilitate sustainability?

Banks should go above and beyond building LEED certified buildings and recycling internally. Banks are milking the fact that technology provides an opportunity to reduce costs and carbon output by paying bills and processing our banking online. Every bank is proclaiming itself 'eco-conscious' because the internet gives them carbon-free online banking products. Now, these banks are calling themselves 'Green' and are creating marketing campaigns as a result. I guess anything to build back the dimi… Continue

Added by Dan Parker on August 9, 2009 at 8:24pm — No Comments

Paul O From Slate.com: Drink to That: What's the best way to help make the world's water supply safer?

http://www.slate.com/id/2223279 From the story: "Every $1 spent on water and sanitation programs creates an average of $8 in costs averted and productivity gained—not to mention the lives it saves." Continue

Added by Paul O on July 22, 2009 at 8:48am — No Comments

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