Tag Archives: renewable energy

Harris Tea Goes Solar as Part of Sustainability Initiatives

by tgilbrea69
Posted on July 18, 2011 by tgilbrea69

Harris Tea Co., a leading packer of tea and beverages, will start operating their second solar on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The 508.8 kW array consists of 2,212 panels installed on the company’s building on New Albany Rd., Moorestown, NJ and will generate 600,000 kilowatt hours annually offsetting approximately 60% of the sites annual power needs.

A “Harris Tea Goes Solar” ribbon cutting ceremony is planned with key customers and city officials in attendance.  Mr. Ray Borooah, CEO of Harris Tea said, “The New Jersey building solar power project is another major step forward in integrating our sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing our carbon footprint and investing in the future of our company, products, and customers.” As part of Harris Tea’s overall commitment to sustainability, this new initiative is expected to reduce CO2 emission by more than 450 tons annually, equivalent to eliminating the use of 46,000 gallons of gasoline and avoiding 20 million pounds of green house emissions over the life time of the system.

Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Carbon Management, CSR, Energy Management, Goods, Services & Product Design, Green Business, Green Facilities, Green Marketing, Green Supply Chain, Solar, Sustainability News, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Farming | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 10 US & Canadian Cities for Energy Management

by tgilbrea69
Posted on July 1, 2011 by tgilbrea69

Denver takes the number 1 ranking for Energy management

A panel of global experts in urban environmental sustainability advised the Economist Intelligence Unit in developing the methodology for the study.  The 27 cities selected were chosen to represent a number of the most populous metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada.  The list includes the top 20 U.S. combined statistical areas, and the top 5 Canadian census metropolitan areas.  Expert panelists suggested the addition of Miami and Phoenix due to population and growth rates.

Energy

Energy is another challenge for many US and Canada Index cities. Electricity use is high even when taking into account the underlying level of economic activity. Continue reading →

Posted in Business Transportation, Climate Change, Energy Management, Environment, Health, Pollution, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 10 US & Canadian Cities for CO2 Management

by tgilbrea69
Posted on July 1, 2011 by tgilbrea69

Vancouver takes the number 1 ranking for CO2 management

A panel of global experts in urban environmental sustainability advised the Economist Intelligence Unit in developing the methodology for the study.  The 27 cities selected were chosen to represent a number of the most populous metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada.  The list includes the top 20 U.S. combined statistical areas, and the top 5 Canadian census metropolitan areas.  Expert panelists suggested the addition of Miami and Phoenix due to population and growth rates.

CO2

Active CO2 emissions reduction policies have helped cities in the US and Canada Green City Index fall below national emissions levels. How- ever there is still significant room for improve- ment, particularly among US cities. Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sustainability turning Green to Gold in Wisconsin

by tgilbrea69
Posted on June 30, 2011 by tgilbrea69

WMEP Releases First Report on Wisconsin Profitable Sustainability Initiative

  • Innovative Pilot Program to Promote Sustainable Manufacturing to Generate a $54 Million Economic Impact Over Five Years
  • Sustainability Fuels Savings, Growth and Competitive Advantage for 45 Participants
  • Environmental and Financial Impacts Exceed Expectations, Program Delivers Substantial ROI for Manufacturers, State of Wisconsin

An innovative program to promote sustainable manufacturing in Wisconsin is projected to generate a five-year $54 million economic impact and significant environmental benefits, states a report released today by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP).

“The program absolutely encourages manufacturers to prioritize sustainability projects based on business needs, fast payback and high ROI – there are no cookie-cutter solutions here” Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Energy Management, Environment, Green Business, Politics, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 20 Greenest US and Canadian Cities

by tgilbrea69
Posted on June 30, 2011 by tgilbrea69

U.S. and Canada Green City Index analyzes the environmental sustainability of 27 major metropolitan areas in both countries

San Francisco grabbed the mantle of “greenest” major city in the U.S. and Canada Green City Index, with New York, Seattle,Denver and Boston rounding out the top five U.S. cities.  The unique study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and commissioned by Siemens, assesses and compares 27 major U.S. and Canadian cities on environmental performance and policies across nine categories – CO2 emissions, energy, land use, buildings, transport, water, waste, air quality and environmental governance.

“The Green Cities Index demonstrates that America’s cities are the driving force behind the nation’s sustainability efforts,” saidEric Spiegel, president and CEO, Siemens Corp.  ”Despite the fact that we do not have a federal climate policy in the United States — and no federal carbon standard — 21 of the 27 cities in the index have already set their own carbon reduction targets.  Cities are creating comprehensive sustainability plans, utilizing current technology and proving everyday that we don’t have to wait to create a more Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Environment, Health, Pollution, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cincinnati forms Green Business Council

by tgilbrea69
Posted on June 29, 2011 by tgilbrea69

Key environmental and sustainability leaders from seven Cincinnati area corporations have joined forces to establish the Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council (GCGBC).  Initiated by the Cintas Corporation, the council is the area’s first collaboration of local business leaders dedicated to promoting sustainability while increasing the bottom line.  The group includes representatives from P&G, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Melink Corporation, Macy’s, Luxottica Group and Fifth Third Bank.

“Each member of the GCGBC brings unique experiences and innovative solutions that are already creating added value.  The opportunity to share ideas that accelerate change within our organizations while collectively identifying projects that could benefit the Greater Cincinnati region is a win win,” said Pamela Coleman, Cintas’ Senior Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability. Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Environment, Green Business, Politics, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solar Breakthrough – Colloidal Quantum Dots (CQD)

by tgilbrea69
Posted on June 29, 2011 by tgilbrea69

In a paper published in Nature Photonics, U of T Engineering researchers report a new solar cell that may pave the way to inexpensive coatings that efficiently convert the sun’s rays to electricity.

The U of T researchers, led by Professor Ted Sargent, report the first efficient tandem solar cell based on colloidal quantum dots (CQD). “The U of T device is a stack of two light-absorbing layers – one tuned to capture the sun’s visible rays, the other engineered to harvest the half of the sun’s power that lies in the infrared,” said lead author Dr. Xihua Wang.

“We needed a breakthrough in architecting the interface between the visible and infrared junction,” said Sargent, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, who is also the Canada Research Chair in Nanotechnology. “The team engineered a cascade – really a waterfall – of nanometers-thick materials to shuttle electrons between the visible and infrared layers.” Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Climate Change, Solar, Sustainability News, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sustainability – A New Engine of Innovation for Healthcare?

by tgilbrea69
Posted on June 27, 2011 by tgilbrea69

In the healthcare industry, the R&D lab is the traditional engine of innovation yet a new report issued by OgilvyEarth and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide reveals that companies investing in sustainability initiatives are helping drive innovative business opportunities in new ways.  The report, “Healthcare Marketing in the Age of Sustainability,” offers an overview of the relationship between healthcare and sustainability today, as well as insight on the future direction of these efforts.  In a year when 10 drugs contributing to $50 billion in sales will face patent expiration, the report offers a perspective on potential new avenues of innovation.

While it is unlikely that revenue growth will be completely decoupled from the lab in the near term, there is a quantifiable bottom line opportunity to pursue greener, more social products and business strategies. The report finds that long-term industry success will be realized by companies that are able to link their success to solving the world’s most intractable health and environmental problems. Healthcare companies that are investing in sustainability initiatives ahead of the curve see that their own sustainability initiatives are helping them achieve competitive advantages. Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Green Business, Green Facilities, Health, Sustainability News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment
Page 27 of 39« First...10...23242526272829303132...Last »