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Ray Anderson on Sustainability Ray Anderson discusses corporate responsibility and the environment. Extract from The Corporation - 2004 Tags: environment sustainability corporation |
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An Experiment in Back Yard Sustainability Peak Moment 51: Tour Scott McGuire's "White Sage Gardens" in the back yard of his rental home -- a demonstration site for suburban sustainability. He ponders, "How might a household produce and preserve a significant portion of its own food supply?" Composting, a water-conserving greenhouse, and seed-saving are all facets of this beautiful work in progress. [www.whitesagegardens.com] Tags: sustainable sustainability garden gardening seed saving renter |
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PERMACULTURE & PEAK OIL: Beyond 'Sustainability' David Holmgren is co-originator (with Bill Mollison) of the permaculture concept and author of the recent book, PERMACULTURE: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. He talks about the need to move beyond the lulling hope that 'green tech' breakthroughs will allow world-wide 'sustainable consumption' to the recognition that dwindling oil supplies inevitably mean a mandatory 'energy descent' for human civilization across the planet. He argues that permaculture principles provide the best guide to a peaceful societal 'powering down." http://www.holmgren.com.au/html/Publications/Principles.html Tags: permaculture david holmgren peak oil energy descent beyond sustainability green tech |
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Sustainability Practice Network Blogging Sustainability Moderator: Bonnie Hulkower, Treehugge Panelists: Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor-in-chief Inhabitat.com Ken Rother, President/COO Treehugger Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Date & Time: Thursday June 26, 2008, 6-8pm Location: Green Spaces 33 Flatbush Ave (corner Flatbush & Livingston) Brooklyn Mass Transit - take B, Q, and R to Dekalb Ave, or the 4, 5 to Nevins Street, or A, C to Hoyt Shermerhorn St. Please RSVP events@sustainabilitypractice.net For more information, or to join SPN, visit www.sustainabilitypractice.net Blogging has become an influential form of information gathering, particularly in the green world. New media forums, websites, and blogs have played a major role in furthering the message of sustainability. In doing so, they have helped move sustainability to the mainstream, often covering issues before the traditional media gets to them. Websites vary from magazine offshoots to personal advice to the musings of corporate executives. What these websites often share is an informal and interactive readership. On these websites writers are often more easily criticized and held accountable, and commentators evoke a wide range of perspectives. Yet, fact-checking is not mandatory, and people may seek out like-minded "communities of interest" and echo chambers, which can foster a narrower perspective. How do today's citizens inform themselves? What are the effects of the shift away from one-to-many media formats? This panel will examine how websites such as www.streetsblog.com, www.Inhabitat.com, www.Treehugger.com, and others further the message of sustainability. Panelists will discuss how new media can reach out to untapped audiences, and how to spread the message further. Bios: Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor-in-chief, Inhabitat.com Jill Fehrenbacher edits Inhabitat and is a freelance designer and student at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She created Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Brown University, where she received a B.A. in Art Semiotics, and Central St. Martins, where she received an M.A. in Design Studies, she currently resides in New York City, which so far has been good for her obsession with rooftop gardens and vegan junk food restaurants. Ken Rother, President/COO of Treehugger Ken, President and COO, is responsible for bringing the vision and strategy of TreeHugger to life. Ken has been involved in the Internet since the early 90's when he co-founded Mountain Lake Software in Toronto Canada. Mountain Lake helped some of Canada's largest financial institutions take their first steps onto the WWW. Ken has held various roles including VP of operations responsible for all deliverables of their internet consulting division and later as divisional CIO introduced process altering technology to their globalization business. His interest in the environment dates back to his first summer job leading low impact canoe trips in northern Quebec. Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Aaron Naparstek works for the Open Planning Project where he is editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog.org. Aaron is a journalist, author and community organizer working on urban environmental issues in NYC. He is the author of Honku: The Zen Antidote for Road Rage, a book of humorous haiku poetry inspired by the unique brand of motorist sociopathy observed from his apartment window. Naparstek lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. He is a founder of the Park Slope Neighbors community group and an organizer of the Grand Army Plaza Coalition. The Sustainability Practice Network (SPN) is a NYC-based forum and list server for professionals, academics and students working with corporate responsibility and sustainability issues to build a community based on learning, discussion, information and idea exchange. SPN supports the growth of sustainability practice and bridges disciplines to advance sustainable development by drawing on the knowledge and expertise of its members. Green Spaces Green Spaces is a hub for leading green entrepreneurs, providing networking programs, infrastructure and a community to launch their business. This message was sent from Jennie Nevin to feinberg@design21sdn.com. It was sent from: Green Spaces, 33 Flatbush Ave Floor 5, Brooklyn, NY 11217. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Tags: Good News Broadcast Nonprofit Green Environment Spaces Entrepreneurs Networking Sustainability Founder TreeHugger Blog |
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UT Sustainability Created by students in CXS 118 at the University of Texas. This video discusses ways that the University of Texas could cut its energy consumption and function more sustainably. Tags: UT University of Texas solar panels green sustainable sustainability energy environment sun electricity power esi |
User: Andryck911 |
Environmental Sustainability Group Project. Educational Video Tags: Environmental Sustainability |
User: ACPDF |
Youth and sustainability Van Jones, Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, talks about the power of youth in making the U.S. a better place. See more videos on Van Jones on our Arnold Creek Productions Web site at www.arnoldcreekproductions.com. Tags: sustainability leadership green youth van jones change inspiration environment |
User: onegreatmonkey |
Seduction of Sustainability Design for Sustainability. It requires not only thinking about eco friendly materials and manufacturing, but also making sure we can recycle materials to their original quality level. Read Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough. Tags: science green warming environment environmentalism al gore inconvenient truth public service sustainability design |
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WWU Sustainability Movement Western Washington University in Bellingham WA prides itself on being one of the most influential educational institutions in the US in the race to go GREEN. Now Western is turning its focus to a sustainable future, developing new campus organizations, instituting sustainable action plans and opening new possibilities for the next generation of students. It is time to get involved, get informed and make a change. Produced by Allison Waddell Directed by Chris Koser Associate Producers: Chad Pettay, Maureen VanOss, Stephanie Hendrickson, and Shawna Wayman. Tags: Sustainability Sustainable Green Bellingham WWU Western Washington University Global Warming Environment Vikings |
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KaosPilot sustainability event Vancouver After three months of working with sustainability in Vancouver, the KaosPilots held an event to share learnings and findings during the stay. Here is a apatizer from the event. The Music is black swan by Thom yorke. Do you want to know more about the KaosPilots, the best education for the world visit: www.kaospilot.dk Tags: sustainability vancouver thom yorke kaos pilots kaospilots event black swan loop |
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Peter Senge on Sustainability at recent SoL ,meeting at Seventh Generation Tags: Senge Sustainability |
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Go-Getter Gets Governments Going on Sustainability Peak Moment 120: Energetic Kris Holstrom is the first Sustainability Coordinator for Telluride and a smart Colorado county. The action plan she developed encompasses energy efficiency and renewables, green building, food and water security, economy, and recycling/resource recovery. She enlightens us about green codes, incentives and rebates, a household energy audit program, public education speakers and conferences, even farm tours for schoolkids. For Kris, what's at the heart of sustainability is building relationships within the community and with the land, wherever we live. Tags: government sustainability education |
User: adamBlack50 |
The Business Case for Sustainability The Buisness Case for sustainability explained By Bob Willard leading business sustainability champion. this clip explores themes and highlights the full DVD available on www.sustainabilityadvantage.com Tags: Business Sustainability Green eco environmental stock price investment stratergy climate change global warming market |
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The Road to Sustainability 9-day cross-country road trip in a car that ran on waste vegetable oil from restaurants. Tags: waste vegetable oil wvo mercedes veggie car alternative energy vehicle solar biofuel ethanol diesel fuel gas gasoline |
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CGI 2007: Muhammad Yunus Discusses Sustainability More many of us reap the benefits of the global economy, more than half the world is left behind. Watch Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus, UAE Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Gregawi, Ashoka founder and CEO William Drayton, and Citi Director Robert Rubin discuss successful models for sustainable development, and why economic inclusiveness is a universal priority. Tags: CGI President Bill Clinton commitment former mycommitment yunus microlending poverty grameen bank poor nobel Bangladesh |
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Global warming and sustainability - carbon and energy http://www.globalchange.com Impact of global warming. Facts about global warming science. Controversy and arguments against global warming. Rising sea levels. Sustainability, environment, climate change, sea levels, carbon dioxide levels. Business and corporate responsibility. Reducing carbon footprint. Carbon offsetting and carbon sequestration capture technology for energy industry. Cleaner power generation and energy saving. Solar power, wind power, wave power, geothermal power. Impact on manufacturing, chemical industry, banking, transport, travel, tourism. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon. Tags: carbon energy sustainability global warming manufacturing business conference speaker keynote solar wind geothermal computer science economics engineering humanities physical social Environment Gadget |
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Yoga: Personal Transformation and Global Sustainability Google Tech Talks July, 24 2007 ABSTRACT A comprehensive and compelling case for the personal, public health, and social impact of Yoga Therapeutics, with a social return on investment (SROI) in the hundreds of billions of $$, and wide-ranging impact in public and behavioral health, education, youth and community development, and social justice. Speaker: BK Bose Tags: google techtalks techtalk engedu talk talks googletechtalks education |
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The Business of Sustainability: Private Sector Leadership Recorded March 4, 2008 at Stanford University: Sustainability professionals, Christina Page (Yahoo!) and Peter Williams (IBM) and Stanford faculty, Joseph Stagner and James Sweeney discuss practical solutions to manage carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and water usage. Symposium | Sustainable Places: Leadership in the Public and Private Sectors: http://woods.stanford.edu/woods/y2e2.html Woods Institute for the Environment: http://woods.stanford.edu/ Stanford University channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/stanforduniversity/ Tags: environment business practices energy water emissions Joseph Stagner James Sweeney Christina Page Peter Williams |
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Limits to economic growth? Sustainability? http://www.globalchange.com 1 billion new consumers. Can economic growth continue indefinitely? What is the limit to resources? Limits on carbon, oil, gas, coal reservers. Potential impact of nuclear fusion technology. Commodities: aluminium, copper, steel, precious metals, water, farming land and food supplies, gold. Real challenges for future generations. Many problems are solveable if we can produce unlimited clean energy at relatively low cost with new technologies. Why meat production is so wasteful of resources. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon. Tags: sustainability economic growth resources shortage commodities water oil gas coal run out steel copper political Business Economics Humanities Social Science |
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Paper, Packaging, Energy, Waste, Recycling, Sustainability - future of printed media, newspapers, magazines, paperless office, logistics, retail, distribution - conference keynote speaker Patrick Dixon Future trends in paper and packaging industry- entire 30 minute presentation. http://www.globalchange.com Paper and packaging industry. Future of sustainable packaging, paper, logistics. Demographics, digital impact, distribution and destiny. Demographics 1 billion new consumers. Emerging markets growth and demand for commodities / resources / paper and cardboard. Growth of emerging middle class and paper products growth. Oil price rises, growing populations, food supply, growth of meat eaters, shortage of grain, rice, wheat, soya. Energy shortage and conservation. Developed world population decline -- eg Germany, small families and ageing population, decline unless migration / immigration. France, Portugal, Spain, UK demographic challenges in European Union. Expect huge immigration, populations shifts. Video on future of paper and packaging industry by Patrick Dixon, author Futurewise, conference keynote speaker. Economic and population growth with decline in developed nations creates future differences in paper demand. India and China paper use compared to America / US and EU -- 300kg paper use per year compared to 4kg in India. Emerging economies growth in paper and cardboard packaging. India paper consumption trends. Energy costs impact on pulp, paper, cardboard and packaging industries. Future oil price trends. Global energy savings. Impact on paper industry -- Future of newspapers and newsprint industry in US, UK, Australia, Japan, France and rest of EU. Fall of newspaper revenues, rise of online advertising revenues. Growth of magazines. Growth of newspapers in India -- 5,500 titles and 25 million new newspaper readers in last 24 months alone. Digital impact on newspapers, direct mail and paper industry. Future of communications -- does paper have a future? Future has more paper in it than people think. Why the future is about emotion and how consumers actually feel. Emotional pull of books and paper media. Touch and feel of books. Video on future of paper and packaging industry by Patrick Dixon, author Futurewise, conference keynote speaker. Why market research often gives wrong answers about the future. Future of handwriting. Future of Yellow Pages and paper directories. Future of direct mail and paper letters. Future of books and why book sales will continue to do well. Challenge to save energy, protect environment. Why paper communicates data faster to human eye than digital screens -- lower resolution and lower contrast. Why printing big reports is faster to read than on-line. Future of screens. Why rapid scanning of text will be a primary leadership skill. Distribution and packaging -- minimising waste. Easy, cheap, strong and light -- competition with plastics packaging. Easier to justify sustainability. RFID packaging and scanning of products. Printing aerials with conducting ink. Rapid growth of RFIDs in supply chain management, logistics and distribution. New paper technologies in manufacturing and packaging. Real time -- just in time. Online stock management. Warehouse efficiencies. Video on future of paper and packaging industry by Patrick Dixon, author Futurewise, conference keynote speaker. Future of sustainable packaging, paper, logistics. .Digital impact on newspapers, direct mail and paper industry. Future of communications -- does paper have a future? Future has more paper in it than people think. Emerging economies growth in paper and cardboard packaging. India paper consumption trends. Energy costs impact on pulp, paper, cardboard and packaging industries. Future oil price trends. Global energy savings. Sustainability. Future driven by emotional reaction to global warming issues over next two decades. Pressure for innovation and change in paper and cardboard industries. Future of climate change action and new regulations. Changes in American policies on climate changes. Video on future of paper and packaging industry by Patrick Dixon, author Futurewise, conference keynote speaker. Will we destroy our planet? Change from plastics to paper packaging. Plastic bottles to paper bottles -- added efficiency on shelves from liquid cartons. Recycling challenges from liquid food cartons eg Tetrapak. Innovation in packaging to save weight, cost. Future of plastic bags -- new regulations. Protection of forests and sustainable forestry. Reducing energy in paper pulp processes. Wood industry will move from supplier of paper to deliverer of power. Increased recycling will reduce paper demand in Europe, releasing more wood for power. Carbon offsetting impact on paper manufacturing, sales and distribution. Making life easy in a great way for our future world. Tags: Paper packaging cardboard pulp logistics supply chain manufacturing retail wholesale marketing management energy efficiency sustainable sustainability plastics recycling renewable forests forestry environment trees emerging markets boosk magazines newspapers print media direct mail and postal |
User: alzinha711 |
Bay Area Sustainability Vision The San Francisco Bay Area transform into a more sustainable region in this vision video. Made by the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities. Tags: San Francisco Bay Area climate change future sustainability healthy communities Vision Statement |
User: aprichard |
Propeller Sustainability Series, "SHELTER: Part 1" In a new video series on sustainability, filmmaker Alexia Prichard focuses on shelter, food, water, waste & community. In this first installment we meet architect and author Sarah Susanka (the "Not So Big House" series) to learn about the true meaning of "home." Tags: alexia+prichard+videos |
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Sustainability c-function video find out what your fellow sloanies think about sustainability! movie by Samantha Joseph edited by Will O'Brien Tags: MIT Sloan Sustainability C-function "Will O'Brien" |
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The Duhks' Sustainability Project See what the Duhks have been up to lately... Tags: Duhks Ducks Dhuks Dugs dukhs sugar hill records bluegrass folk alternative blues country soul world music |
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One Planet Budgeting: making sustainability real with the... Google Tech Talks December 6, 2006 ABSTRACT Are we running out of planet? Was Malthus wrong? Do economies self-correct or self-destruct when operating as if resources are limitless? Can everyone on this planet live like a Chinese? A Costa Rican? A Canadian? Mathis Wackernagel, co-creator of the Ecological Footprint, explores these questions, and showcases applications from around the world with government agencies, NGOs, businesses, cities, highlighting how this tool helps make development sustainable. Since the 1980s, humanity's demand on ecological resources has exceeded what the Earth can renew. We are in a state of ecological overshoot, on an unsustainable path. We can reverse this trend... Tags: google howto one planet budgeting making |