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Diversity, Innovation and Sustainability at Rio+2.0

GreenBuzz - 50 min 55 sec ago

The first full day of a technology-focused gathering in the run-up to this summer's Rio + 20 conference in Brazil highlighted how Big Data, coupled with innovative ideas for dealing with Big Data, can make big impacts at every level.

theoceanproject: Many non profit organizations take money from companies who seem to be working at cross purposes. Is it ethical? http://t.co/f5YBM5iW

@TheOceanProject - 1 hour 54 min ago
theoceanproject: Many non profit organizations take money from companies who seem to be working at cross purposes. Is it ethical? http://t.co/f5YBM5iW

Schick Unveils a Disposable Razor Made with Recycled Plastic

GreenBuzz - 4 hours 10 min ago

Plastic hangers, buckets and trays are being recycled to make the handles for a greener version of the Xtreme3 razor.

theoceanproject: RT @SeasTheDayTips Help a child plant a tree, preferably near a body of water to help prevent erosion http://t.co/Y0z5e4oZ

@TheOceanProject - 5 hours 1 min ago
theoceanproject: RT @SeasTheDayTips Help a child plant a tree, preferably near a body of water to help prevent erosion http://t.co/Y0z5e4oZ

How Can Business Leaders Accept the Challenges of the New Energy Era?

Greener Buildings - 6 hours 10 min ago

A relatlively large number of business leaders are shifting their firms to be ready for the new energy economy, but important questions remain, including how to measure success and how to convince others to join in the quest.

How Can Business Leaders Accept the Challenges of the New Energy Era?

GreenBuzz - 6 hours 10 min ago

A relatlively large number of business leaders are shifting their firms to be ready for the new energy economy, but important questions remain, including how to measure success and how to convince others to join in the quest.

A Hackathon for Geekery and the Greater Good

GreenBuzz - 6 hours 10 min ago

From green data center management to real-time carbon emissions tracking, more than 100 developers and sustainability professionals gathered last week to hack together solutions for a greener planet.

How She Leads: Hannah Jones of Nike

GreenBuzz - 6 hours 55 min ago

The head of sustainability and innovation at Nike offers her advice to entrepreneurs and other sustainability professionals, and details on how her company is experimenting with radically new and different materials, redesigning supply chains, and driving social innovation in the athletic apparel industry.

Why Sinking Cleantech Investment Data Aren't the End of the World

GreenBuzz - 7 hours 58 min ago

The latest figures from Ernst & Young show a 4.5 percent dip in investments in clean technologies last year. Given how bad the Year of Solyndra was for all things green, there's reason for optimism.

theoceanproject: To our US fans, check it out! SeaWeb had a Superbowl Ad about the ocean!... http://t.co/5yx3Icyr

@TheOceanProject - Sun, 2012-02-05 19:57
theoceanproject: To our US fans, check it out! SeaWeb had a Superbowl Ad about the ocean!... http://t.co/5yx3Icyr

Using the Arts to Inspire a Sustainable Generation

Greener Buildings - Sun, 2012-02-05 05:00

The co-founder of Artists for Humanity talks about training in the arts, and all it entails in terms of community, responsibility and hard work, helps to set them up as future leaders of a more sustainable world.

Using the Arts to Inspire a Sustainable Generation

GreenBuzz - Sun, 2012-02-05 05:00

The co-founder of Artists for Humanity talks about training in the arts, and all it entails in terms of community, responsibility and hard work, helps to set them up as future leaders of a more sustainable world.

In Overheated Climate Fight, a Search for Common Ground

NY Times Dot Earth - Sat, 2012-02-04 12:45
A search for common ground among people deeply split over greenhouse-driven global warming.

Royal Caribbean, Sabre & More Pledge to Promote Green Tourism

GreenBuzz - Sat, 2012-02-04 09:00

Royal Caribbean Cruises and the corporate parent of Travelocity are among the travel industry heavyweights that are lining up behind standards set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

theoceanproject: Shells, trees and bottoms: Strange places fish live http://t.co/DW6Yi7kE

@TheOceanProject - Fri, 2012-02-03 20:20
theoceanproject: Shells, trees and bottoms: Strange places fish live http://t.co/DW6Yi7kE

theoceanproject: [US] Federal Government Opens More Ocean to Wind Projects http://t.co/fykdfYdz

@TheOceanProject - Fri, 2012-02-03 16:20
theoceanproject: [US] Federal Government Opens More Ocean to Wind Projects http://t.co/fykdfYdz

Why Super Bowl XLVI Will Be the Greenest Yet

GreenBuzz - Fri, 2012-02-03 16:14

Although it's a festival of excess in many ways, Super Bowl XLVI, taking place this Sunday, reveals how far the NFL -- and pro sports in general -- has come in considering and trying to reduce their environmental impacts.

States Require Insurers to Respond to Climate Risk Survey

GreenBuzz - Fri, 2012-02-03 13:51

California joins New York and Washington in requiring insurers that that write in excess of $300 million in premiums to respond to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Climate Risk Survey.

theoceanproject: A New Company Bonus Plan: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Earn $100 http://t.co/MMMWEvmr

@TheOceanProject - Fri, 2012-02-03 11:30
theoceanproject: A New Company Bonus Plan: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Earn $100 http://t.co/MMMWEvmr

theoceanproject: @lynnhasselbrgr yes! We just posted about it on Facebook... pretty unsettling stuff...

@TheOceanProject - Fri, 2012-02-03 11:06
theoceanproject: @lynnhasselbrgr yes! We just posted about it on Facebook... pretty unsettling stuff...
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