HP’s Long Journey Towards Closed Loop Recycling

May 20, 2012 No Comments by

Hewlett Packard is a leading example of how companies can embrace zero waste or closed loop recycling systems.

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Ford, Yahoo! Join in a Reality Effort to Promote New EV

Apr 12, 2012 No Comments by

Ford and Yahoo will parter on a new reality show program, Plugged In, that will promote the launch of the automaker’s new Focus Electric.

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Rise of the Middle Class in Emerging Economies Poses Opportunities and Challenges in 2012

Mar 18, 2012 No Comments by

As the developing world’s middle class approaches the one billion mark, the economies of China and India are home to the majority of the emerging middle class poses challenges and opportunities.

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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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Panasonic, Samsung Among Companies Pitching Green Products at CES

Jan 13, 2012 1 Comment by

Within the cavernous halls at CES 2012 were plenty of energy efficient, “green” and eco-friendly products along with OLED and smart TVs. Panasonic and Samsung led the pack.

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Conflicted Rare Earth Minerals Prices to Decline

Dec 06, 2011 1 Comment by

Global demand for rare earth minerals will increase over seven percent a year, but now various reports suggest that prices for these materials will start trending downward.

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In One Photo: Silicon Valley Holds Its Own with Fall Foliage

Nov 27, 2011 No Comments by

As I left Silicon Valley for several weeks and the holidays in Los Angeles, I could not help but notice one of the local trees reaching the sky with its branches spread wide while boasting a range of reds and yellows.

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Co-Housing Arrives in Silicon Valley

Nov 10, 2011 No Comments by

Welcome to co-housing. As land becomes scarce and the desire to be part of community becomes stronger, developers are taking a second look at how they build neighborhoods.

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