The environment is under assault in many ways, but one of the worst is the attacks on the planet at the federal level. The president of the U.S. opposes measures to stop climate change. The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back laws that protect clean air and water and limit our […]
858views You’ve probably heard about something called a LEED Certified Home, but do you actually know what it is? LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a program sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. It encourages construction of buildings and, increasingly homes, that use energy as efficiently as possible and […]
How can the world’s two consumer “superpowers”- the U.S. and China – work together to reduce the impact that consumption has on us and our world? That was the topic a capacity crowd addressed on March 22 at the U.S. – China Greener Consumption Forum. The event, held at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. […]
The World Communication Forum recently recognized me and Big Green Purse with its global “Image of the Future” prize. The prize was awarded by a committee composed of 30 communications professionals from 20 countries in recognition of “the manager or designer who has created the best innovative brand and/or image,” particularly when it comes to […]
Celebs attending the Sundance Film Festival dropped by our Sustainability Suite today and got a good dose of “eco” to take home with them (along with a few environmentally-friendly goodies). Highlights: WHO – Among those who dropped by were Bill Pullman (left, with me), the “president” in the blockbuster film “Independence Day” and Elle Fanning, […]
When should you spend your money to protect the planet – and when should you keep it in your purse? Given the thousands of green products being introduced these days, and the vague marketing claims being used to sell them, you don’t want to blow your budget just to keep up with the newest “eco,” […]
