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Beware The Eco-Scams

Stefanie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:45:08 +0000

The following is a guest post from KuleKat.

If you're at all interested in environmental issues (and since you're here reading this that's probably a reasonable assumption) then doubtless you've seen claims that you could eliminate your electricity bills and even make money from the utility companies and ... [visit site to read more]

There is NO MORE THERE!

Barbara Rae — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:00 +0000

Since last October, I had partnered with There.com. The idea was to have fun, and interact with my own club members, in the virtual world of THERE. Sadly, sometimes all good things come to an end. I received the following announcement, stating that effective today, THERE is closing their doors! There.com is closing on March 9th, 2010 In [...]

The 16 People You Must Follow on Twitter for Green Business

The Green Skeptic — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:22:10 +0000

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Last week, I was named one of "The 16 People You Must Follow on Twitter for Green Business" by Earth and Industry

It's a pretty impressive list and I am honored to be on it. (Although, I'm not sure what "shooting hops" is...have to ask my local brewer.)

From sharing news or quality content, to communicating with friends and communities of interest, the micro-blogging platform Twitter has something for everybody. And there are few communities of interest that have swarmed around Twitter with more fury than the business community. Granted, maybe 'business community' is too large a group to even classify as a community, but 'green business community' isn’t. On that note, we bring you the Earth & Industry 16 must-follows on Twitter.

Read the full article: Earth & Industry

And you can follow me: @greenskeptic

Random Act of Kindness

Go Green — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:19:00 +0000

Joey forgot his lunch today so I thought Ben and I would take it to him. I took the scenic route home and on the way drove past a lady who was picking up trash along the side of the road. I actually can not remember the last time I saw someone do this (well except the inmate we saw doing it while we were stopped for gas in Flordia).

I doubt she was being paid to pick up the trash. I believe she was doing it out of the goodness of her heart.

Is this something you would ever think of doing? Would you randomly pick up trash on the side of the road? I am not talking about a coffee cup here or there. She had her arms full of trash.

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All Things Eco Blog Carnival Volume Ninety Two

Stefanie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:59:41 +0000

Welcome to the March 8th, 2010 edition of All Things Eco.

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Giveaway! THE END OF THE LINE DVD - 2 Winners

Stefanie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:51:47 +0000

Imagine an ocean without fish. This is the future - in less than 40 years - if we do not stop, think and act. Narrated by Ted Danson and based on the acclaimed book by Charles Clover, THE END OF THE LINE shows firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as ... [visit site to read more]

From A DreamWeaver To A GreenWeaver!

Barbara Rae — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:50:02 +0000

In response to my recent post, on exploring the idea of living in an Earthship, I received this fascinating information, from Tearrie Johnson, from the Visa “GoBiz” Outreach Team. “After reading about Michael Reynolds on your blog, I thought that some of your readers, who are small business owners, would enjoy Laura’s story. When it comes [...]

Ez Cracker - WTH?

Go Green — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:23:00 +0000

I "get" that everyone wants an easier lifestyle. People are busy, busier than usual it seems. But in a time where we should be focusing on reducing our overall impact on the environment why on earth are companies coming up with products like the Ez Cracker?

This is just beyond ridiculous. I saw the commercial for the first time today and after I finished laughing and being reminded of the Friends episode where Joey does the milk spout infomercial I started to think about what a waste products like this are. It would be interesting to see the environmental impact of products like this. The raw materials (and plastic no less), transportation etc.

Are people really so egg shell challenged that they need products like this? And the bonus accessory is the icing on the cake. It scrambles the egg IN THE SHELL for you. So you know you don't have to use a fork or anything. THINK OF THE TIME SAVINGS!!! No more tennis elbow folks!

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While We Consider, China Constructs

The Green Skeptic — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:29:25 +0000

When Duke Energy and ENN Group announced their partnership to accelerate development of low-carbon and clean energy technologies at the Clinton Global Initiative last September, Duke CEO Jim Rogers explained that "We must move at 'China speed' to combat global warming."

"China," Rogers explained, "is leading the world in investing in clean energy and we can make greater progress by joining forces and working together."

This was no less evident today at the MIT Energy Conference, where a distinguished panel shed light on what "China Speed" really means.

It means, according to Dr. Ning Li, Dean of the School of Energy Research at Xiamen University, that China's 2020 target of 30GW of wind capacity will be met by midyear -- that's this year. (They set that target in 2007.)

It means that China's new target for 100GW of nuclear power by 2025 will probably be met in record time as well.

The country currently has 26 new nuclear facilities under construction, compared to around the same number "under consideration" in this country, according to Dr. Andrew Kadak, Professor of the Practice of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT.

"Nuclear is now 'Made in China,'" said Dr. Kadak.

While we consider, China constructs.

It means that while we debate about technologies and subsidies and "buy American," the Chinese are "learning and innovating by doing," as Dr. Ning Li titled his remarks on the panel.

It means that a company like Gold Wind can, in just a few short years, go from licensing a German technology to buying the manufacturer to becoming a Top 10 company in its own country.

And it means that when Applied Materials is looking for the best place to site one of its largest R&D facilities, they look to China because of the "synergistic benefits of the largest market for its solar products," as Dr. Hongmei Zhang of ENN Group put it.

Fears of a cleantech race with China are surfacing throughout the US, and some are saying those fears are unfounded.

But, the reality is while we consider, China constructs. They are building the infrastructure of the energy future while we can't seem to get our heads out of the oil sands.

"You should think of China as a stimulating threat rather than a competitive threat," said Dr. Hongmei Zhang, with genuine hope that we might heed her advice.

But, as she also said in her remarks, Americans tend not to listen as well as Chinese.

Indeed, Hongmei noted, "In China, when president Hu says we will do this, we answer, 'yes sir.' In the US, the answer is "says who?"

Industry Reps at MIT Energy Conference: Give Us a Price on Carbon

The Green Skeptic — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:21:04 +0000

The message from industry leaders attending the MIT Energy Conference this weekend is clear: "Give us a clear price on carbon."

John Rowe, CEO of Exelon, has long been a proponent of cap-and-trade.

He reiterated this support this morning in his opening keynote, saying he felt "a bit like Elizabeth Taylor's eighth husband: I know the drill, but I'm not sure how to make it interesting."

Rowe is not so enthusiastic about our ability to reduce emissions through increasing deployment of renewables, at least not at current prices and efficiencies.

"Our work shows you can do some things with renewable energy standards," Rowe told the audience. "But you don't want to bet the farm on your picks."

Rowe secretly prefers a carbon tax, telling the audience, "Every six months I call Rohm Emmanuel and ask him if it's time yet to try a carbon tax." But he knows that it just won't happen.

Still, Rowe asserts, "We need lower carbon energy. We need more secure energy. And we need to harness the market to get it, but a market that is constrained and directed."

These sentiments were echoed by just about every industry representative I've seen at the conference.

"We need a level playing field," Helene Regnell of Maersk Line, the largest container shipper in the world, told the audience gathered for a panel on "Supply Chain Energy Use. "We need standardized, strong international regulation on carbon in order to get where we need to go and how we get there."

Speaking on the same panel, PepsiCo International's David Walker concurred, adding that 80 percent of his company's carbon footprint comes from outside the company itself.

It is hard to operate internationally with cumbersome, often conflicting regulations that differ from country to country.

The answer, at least from industry's perspective, is a clear price on carbon.

"We have to use the market to get to a $20-30 per ton price on carbon," Exelon's Rowe said. "And that means cap-and-trade or a tax. We can do a lot with carbon at $20-30 a ton."

Eco-Friendly Friday Tips Volume Eighty Four - Tiny Steps

Stefanie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:29 +0000

March 5th's Tip

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Weekly Eco-Challenge: Hair Raising Problem

Go Green — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

I have looked into what our Region accepts and it turns out (as I suspected) the aerosol cans are only accepted on Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Thankfully it is coming up in a few weeks so we can take the cans we currently have in. I am going to put a little bin in our flammable cabinet for the empty one's in the future. That way they will all be in one spot and easy to dispose of on the next Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Maybe just maybe I can convince Joey to switch products.

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Barbara Rae — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:37:10 +0000

I love when people with artistic talent, work together and share their talent with others. This is what I am passing on, and sharing with you. I’m very impressed with this. I hope you will be too! Considering that in this very instant, while we are writing there are almost 7 billion(or more) people in the [...]

Tribal Societé Handmade Artisan Jewelry

Stefanie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:46 +0000

Nicole Basabe and Alma Sloan flirted with the idea of becoming business partners upon meeting in Business School. Nicole, a career entrepreneur of Latin American descent, peaked Alma’s interest to surrender her career long tenure providing financing and strategic advice to ... [visit site to read more]

At Home Hydrogen Fuel

Linda — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:10:30 +0000

Now It’s Getting Exciting Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies are producing extremely compact, lightweight, simple and …. Why don’t I let CNN tell ya! WOW! Now this I really like! So tell me what you think of this…. … as the green world turns!

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Green News

Go Green — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:04:00 +0000

What is new in the world of the environment?

You want ice with that? Giant iceberg breaks off potentially changing ocean currents

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Busy Weeks: Good for Business, Bad for Blogging

The Green Skeptic — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:39 +0000

This is just to say that this has been a busy couple of weeks.

We launched the Cleantech Alliance Mid-Atlantic website last week, we've been planning our 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Cleantech Forum, which will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia on March 25th.

And I attended CleanLinks New York, our sister organization in the City and its environs, hosted by SJF Ventures, where one of the companies I've been working with, BlackGold Biofuels had a presence. (BGB's CEO Emily Landsburg is part of the first cohort of SJF Cleantech Mentorship Fellows.)

Next up: I'm leading a panel for GoodCompany Ventures on "Entrepreneruship and Social Change" this coming Thursday at GreenSpaces NY (see my previous post or Fred Wilson's here) and then heading to Boston for the MIT Energy Conference on Friday and Saturday.

Meanwhile, my new consulting and advisory venture, VerdeStrategy, is kicking into gear. I'm lining up some very interesting clients. You can read more about what we're offering at VerdeStrategy.com

A busy couple of weeks, leaving precious little time for blogging. But I'll have so much more to blog about after this week is over.

Relax With Barbara On Wednesday 64

Barbara Rae — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:09 +0000

The Scenic Landscapes, and serene music are splendid, for both relaxation and meditation. Give yourself the few minutes to take a deep breath, appreciate this beautiful world, and enjoy a few minutes of solitude! Get something cute as a bug, at Barbara’s Ladybug! Share and Enjoy:

Green Cleaner Review - Nature Clean Dishwashing Gel

Go Green — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0000

We had run out of dishwasher cleaner so I ran out to get some. The selection at the closest grocery store was bad. Really bad. There was only one "green" product available and it was Canadian. So I decided to try it out. Win win right? Canadian and green!

My "rule" for reviewing these green products was to not blog about it until I had finished the product. I have not finished the Nature Clean Dishwasing Gel. I do not plan on finishing it. Such a waste I know but I am using so much water and energy (mine and our homes) rewashing dishes over and over again. I honestly think that I would get better results not putting any soap in the dishwasher at all. Our dishes come out covered in a film and with stuff still stuck on them. I have to wash them before putting them into the dishwasher now. Not just rinse them off....full on wash them. If I don't get it all then when it is done in the dishwasher and I go to take them out the dish will still be dirty and I will have to wash it again.

The product label says it removes 'tough food stains' which leads me to wonder what exactly this means to them. To me it means it should remove that small blog of ketchup on my plate not leave a ketchup ring where the blob once sat.

*** I have not been paid to review this product nor was I given any of this product to review. I bought the product myself and am reviewing it on my own.

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Record Number of States to Take Part in Earth Hour 2010

Stefanie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:20 +0000

On March 27th, 2010 from 8:30-9:30pm local time, the largest public demonstration ever for action on climate change will take place as lights are symbolically turned off for one hour in homes, office buildings, iconic landmarks, government buildings and retail establishments across the globe for visit site to read more]

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Beware The Eco-Scams

There is NO MORE THERE!

The 16 People You Must Follow on Twitter for Green Business

Random Act of Kindness

All Things Eco Blog Carnival Volume Ninety Two

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Ez Cracker - WTH?

While We Consider, China Constructs

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