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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Keeping it Simple: Seven Action Steps for Manufacturers and Suppliers to Climb Up the Sustainability Ladder
This past weekend I went and finally did it. I closed the loop on my dream to play gritty, stripped down delta blues on a cigar box guitar (CBG) in tandem with my harmonica. At first I went to the …
Aligning ESG Benefits with the Standard 2-Part Business Case
There are only two reasons a company changes: to avoid risks and / or to capture opportunities. They go for the upside, and / or run from the downside. They are attracted to the carrot, and / or want to …
Wales: A Co-operative Nation?
Since I’m a bit short of time I thought I would share a short speech I gave earlier today at a meeting in Cardiff Bay for the Assembly Cross-Party Co-operative Group. Last week we had the Chief Executive of the …
Fish fresh off the hook from community-supported fishers
In many parts of the world, it is hard to find fresh fish to buy, even if you live next to the ocean. In Halifax, the largest city in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province known for its fishery, it takes …
Growing Clean Energy through Business Model Innovation
Boston-based Zipcar raised $174 million from its Initial Public Offering in April 2011. It already has operates in 14 big cities and 230 college campuses around the United States, Canada and the UK, and is planning to use the new …
Fuel Efficient Combustion Engines: Too Little Too Late
Innovations in conventional combustion engine technology can offer dramatic improvements in fuel economy. There is a large and growing demand for these highly efficient combustion engine technologies. These technologies include downsized engines that use turbochargers to add horsepower and 6 …
Data Challenges in Green Economy and Green Jobs Research in China
In a previous article, we discussed the general challenges posed by China’s statistical system. Despite these challenges, the Chinese government has started making a serious effort to establish a credible data infrastructure. Before such a transparent and reliable statistical system becomes …
Hidden Dangers in Tornado Debris
The monster tornadoes that recently tore through the Southern Midwest did more than destroy property. As they shredded homes and other buildings they also released deadly environmental hazards. The most common of these are lead paint and asbestos. Asbestos is …
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