Monthly Archives: February 2009

March 16 Presentation by the Author of Smart Green

March 16 Presentation by the Author of Smart Green

A public presentation by Smart Green author, Jonathan Estes, will be hosted by the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on Monday, March 16 at 6pm. At the subsequent reception early release copies of the book will … Continue Reading

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Will Companies Stay Green in Recession?

Will Companies Stay Green in Recession?

 ”In the past few years, many companies have made the effort to become more green — from launching sustainability initiatives to cutting energy use. But in this economic downturn, is corporate green fervor dwindling?” Sarah Gardner reports from National Public … Continue Reading

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America’s Untapped Energy Resource: Boosting Efficiency

America’s Untapped Energy Resource: Boosting Efficiency

“This may sound too good to be true, but the U.S. has a renewable-energy resource that is perfectly clean, remarkably cheap, surprisingly abundant and immediately available. It has astounding potential to reduce the carbon emissions that threaten our planet, the … Continue Reading

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Profits Go Hand in Hand with Green Initiatives at Walmart

Profits Go Hand in Hand with Green Initiatives at Walmart

From the New York Times: “Today, the roughly 200 million customers who pass through Wal-Mart’s doors each year buy fluorescent light bulbs that use up to 75 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs, concentrated laundry detergent that uses 50 percent … Continue Reading

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‘Local Business List Hits the Web’ Article by The Daily Tar Heel

‘Local Business List Hits the Web’ Article by The Daily Tar Heel

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and DesignHammer have partnered to create WeBuyLocal.org. This website lists chamber members and is searchable by item or industry. In an effort to help their members succeed in these times of uncertainty, the Chamber … Continue Reading

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