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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Banks, Insurance Companies, Backing Away from Environmentally Risky Business
Consumers are demanding ‘green’ products from what they consider to be responsible companies. Large buyers (notably Wal-Mart), are demanding higher environmental standards from their suppliers in order to reduce costs and socially responsible business practices to burnish their image and … Continue Reading
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Performance + People = Profit at Asheville’s Highland Brewing Co.
Green Plus isn’t only about environmental practices: It’s about combining planet + people + performance to bring about sustainable prosperity. Christopher Gergen and Stephen Martin cover how Asheville, N.C., based Highland Brewing Co.’s smart management keeps the beer rolling out … Continue Reading
Institute to Recognize a ‘Green Plus City’ in 2011 in Partnership with Next American City
In partnership with Next American City and Partners for Livable Communities, the Institute for Sustainable Development will make its first Green Plus City Award for a U.S. or Canadian town or city that has demonstrated exemplary leadership in making its community … Continue Reading
Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber Business After Hours This Thursday @ Green Plus Certified Chapel Hill Tire Care Center in Carrboro
Join the Green Plus Team at Certified Green Plus Chapel Hill Tire Care Thursday, August 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the Chapel Hill – Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours (click here for a radio piece on … Continue Reading
COSE Offers Cash Prizes (Up to $10,000) and Green Plus Membership – in Its ‘Power Up Your Small Business’ Challenge
Please click here for the full blog post by COSE’s Director of Energy Programs, Nicole Stika. “I am curious – how much energy is your small business using and what have you done in the past 12 months to green … Continue Reading
About the Next American City Challenge
How is your city addressing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? Is it developing transportation alternatives to the car? Is it rehabilitating vacant properties and preparing for demographic shifts and economic changes? Are you and your friends creating … Continue Reading
Combined Heat and Power Investments Receive Tax Credits in North Carolina
“Investments in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems are now eligible for North Carolina’s 35 percent renewable energy tax credit for the first time, thanks to House Bill 1829 which was signed into law by Governor Perdue this month. This new incentive will help … Continue Reading
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‘Social Responsibility Doesn’t Have to Hurt Profits’
By Christopher Gergen and Stephen Martin for the News & Observer: “Today, there are sophisticated assessments to help entrepreneurs, consumers and investors alike measure how socially responsible a company really is. One tool is the Institute for Sustainable Development’s Green … Continue Reading
Green Plus™ Connects Sustainability, Prosperity For Small Businesses and Communities
Green Plus™ works with Cleveland, Ohio, & the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center to Connect Sustainability with Economic Opportunity for small business in low wealth urban and rural communities The Institute for Sustainable Development’s mission is to democratize … Continue Reading
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Free Webinar on Energy Measurement: The Key to Energy Success
Thursday, September 2, 2010 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT The Center for Sustainable Tourism presents the third webinar in our Renewable Energy in Tourism series. This free webinar will focus on energy measurement and benchmarking for the tourism industry and … Continue Reading
