Strong Energy Policy Can Save California Big Money Two studies out this week model the impact of strong renewable energy policies in California and show us what we new already: they'll lead to job creation, increased household incomes and an increase in Gross State Product. Woot.
In this time of economic uncertainty, it’s reassuring to hear that we’re in the right field! Forbes has the hook on the increase in environmental jobs with salaries over $100,000.
Rochester Institute of Technology Offers the First Green Doctoral Program
Six steps to green the board room 1. Stay home. (Kidding!) We all hate meeting overload, but when you must call the crew together, here are your 6 best bets for lowering your meeting’s impact.
What does the Economic Crisis Mean for Clean Tech? Eco-Geek covers the topic on everyone’s mind (besides the fact that you can’t afford to retire until 82). Yesterday, 3p’s Tom Schueneman found that it ain’t so bad
Amid all the gnashing of teeth, high-drama, suspended presidential campaigns, and general ensuing panic over the economic crisis of late, the San Francisco Chronicle reports today that clean tech startups raised a record $2.6 billion in venture capital in the 3rd quarter.
Of that amount, 42% went to California companies, and two-thirds to firms within the United States.
RGGI, the regional greenhouse gas initiative, Holds Its First Mandatory C02 Auction Experts say that the prices for the permits to emit carbon will stay low because too many were given away for free, but 12.5 million permits will be auctioned overall, which is still pretty cool. Europe says “Welcome to my world.”
Kraft Turns Cheese Waste into Energy
Everybody loves cheese. And here’s one more reason: Natural gas purchases for two Kraft plants in New York will soon by reduced by one third through a process that produces energy from used whey. The company will also reduce costs and carbon emissions by avoiding the need to haul the waste away.
One More Reason to Take Confcalls in Your Underwear
Cisco unveils its new “Virtual Office,” a wireless internet router and phone system employees can take home with them. This innovation will keep employees from having to commute, which saves them time and keeps their carbon footprinting asses off the road. Fred Kost, Cisco's Director of Security Relations, reminds us that flexible work also boosts employee morale and satisfaction.
Nine months after the launch of the Eco-Patents Commons, three global business heavyweights have recently entered the arena. On Monday, GreenBiz reported that Xerox, DuPont, and Bosch all pledged to free eco-patents to the public domain, joining the ranks of Sony, Pitney-Bowes, Nokia, and spearhead IBM.
HP Delivers Laptops in Slick Recycled Bags
HP’s new line of entertainment notebooks sit right on Walmart’s shelves in ready-to-go 100% recycled fabric messenger bags. This innovation allows HP to send 31% more product per pallet, lowering shipping costs. The switch reduces packaging by 97%, and saves us all the trouble of having to deal with disposing of pesky Styrofoam and cardboard packaging.
As part of a new effort to reach out to our friends across the Green Business Blogosphere, this is the first installment of our weekly Friday wrap of interesting things we’ve found this past week on. Follow the links to find out more and join the conversation below this post. We’re all in this together!
As part of a new effort to reach out to our friends over at GreenBiz.com, this is the first installment of our weekly Friday wrap of interesting things we’ve found this past week on GreenBiz. Follow the links to find out more and join the conversation below this post. We’re all in this together!
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