Ibn Battuta Mall Blends 14th Century Travel with The Gap

Jan 26, 2012 4 Comments by

Wander through Tunisia, Egypt, Andalusia, India, Persia and China, while mingling at fashion and food bazaars including H&M, The Gap, Nike and Starbucks. Ibn Battuta Mall blows away Epcot Center.

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What if Your Town Mandated 34 Different Recycling Bins?

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

Kamikatsu, a small town home about 2000 people in rural Shikoku, Japan, is a true zero waste community. I feature the town’s recycling efforts in Earth911.com.

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A Seoul “Mansion” Redefines Accommodation in Seoul

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

At 126 Mansion, Hyunchung Lee, her two sisters and mother have redefined what it means to be a hotel guest in Korea. The bed and breakfast is my Korean home away from home.

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And On The 8th Day, God Built Dubai

Jan 24, 2012 3 Comments by

True, he had a lot of help from imported labor, contractors and a great geographical location, but when God decided to show fearless ambition, it resulted in Dubai.

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Could Panasonic Become the IBM of Japan?

Jan 24, 2012 No Comments by

Should Panasonic’s business model transformation results in success, another lucrative revenue stream could further strengthen the company: business services and consulting.

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GreenGoPost.com Arrives in the Gulf Coast and Middle East

Jan 23, 2012 3 Comments by

I am excited to announce that I am on my way, for the first time, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. I’m looking forward to meeting sustainability professionals!

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Kodak’s New Film: Solar

Jan 23, 2012 No Comments by

One opportunity for struggling Kodak lies in thin-film solar technology. The company is partnering with Natcore Technologies to create flexible solar cells.

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Istanbul’s Bazaars a Colorful Spectrum of Spices and Sweets

Jan 22, 2012 No Comments by

Istanbul’s bazaars offer endless halls and corners offering everything from the cheapest knickknacks to the most fragrant spices sourced from Turkey and beyond.

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GRI Trailblazing Through Southern California Next Week

Jan 20, 2012 No Comments by

Southern California businesses, NGOs and civil servants will have the opportunity to learn more about GRI next week at VerdeXchange and an NACD meeting.

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Swedish Cities Close to Building a Bicycle Superhighway

Jan 20, 2012 No Comments by

Sweden’s transportation authority has approved a four line bicycle superhighway between the southern cities of Malmö and Lund.

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The Missed Record of Bosnia Herzegovina

Jan 20, 2012 No Comments by

Side notes to the agreement that allowed for the formation of a new government in Bosnia. The role of the High Representative, the position of the social-democratic party and the true dividing lines crossing Bosnian society.

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Croatia in Recession Looks to the Middle East

Jan 20, 2012 No Comments by

Zoran Milanovic’s new executive is facing one of Croatia’s most economically difficult periods, in its fourth consecutive year of recession. While taxes and contributions increase, Zagreb is thinking of attracting  investors from the Middle East.

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