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Sustainability January 2011 Archive

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Did He Say High-Speed Rail?

Friday January 28, 2011
Obama, in his State of the Union talk last Tuesday stated, "Within 25 years, our goal is to give 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail. This could allow you ... Read More

Pimp My Green Ride?

Monday January 24, 2011
Okay. There is absolutely no doubt that tossing your Toyota hybrid keys on the boardroom table is an overt status symbol in companies that take sustainability seriously. What's ... Read More

MLK Jr: One Step Removed

Monday January 17, 2011
Two of the coolest people I know worked for, travelled with and photographed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. They are on my mind today ... Read More

LEED 2012 Public Comment Period Extended

Friday January 14, 2011
Folks - if you have yet to submit your comments, you still have time! The LEED Public Comment period for the draft 2012 rating systems is open until 11:59pm ... Read More

Carrot or Stick? Incentives That Work

Tuesday January 11, 2011
Between cash rewards, density bonuses, marketing incentives and expedited permitting, municipalities all over the country are incentivizing developers to build green. So far, dozens of cities have proven that ... Read More

Groupon Get Your Green On!

Sunday January 9, 2011
If you can imagine a green Groupon, then you can barely wait for GreenDeals! New to Groupon? Well, the idea is to offer daily deals via electronic coupons ... Read More

BYOB: Italy Bans Plastic Bags!

Wednesday January 5, 2011
Italy is the first country in the world to ban the ubiquitous plastic bag. The bag otherwise known as hazardous to marine life, a jam in recycling equipment, a ... Read More

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