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Sourcing Sustainable Consumer and Office Products with BuyGreen

Posted on Jan 07, 2010 by Sean Daily.

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GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks about buying products that are “better for you and better for the planet” with Doug Farquar, co-founder and CEO of BuyGreen. Doug helped to create the site in response to his own search for earth-friendly products. The goal of BuyGreen is to provide the best possible buying experience by offering a wide range of products, the tools needed to understand why a product qualifies as ‘green’, and superior customer service. You can also find BuyGreen on Twitter.
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Employee Controlled, Energy Efficient Offices Make Happier Workplaces

Posted on Dec 07, 2009 by Scott James.

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We spend more than 80% of our time indoors, but how much consideration is taken for our comfort and happiness when constructing those buildings? Looking for the triple bottom line, researchers in the UK and India set out to study the relationship between energy use and occupant satisfaction in office buildings. The triple bottom line in business looks at people, planet and profit, and should be a factor when considering green and sustainable design.
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Going Green West Conference Brings Together the Future of Clean Tech: An Interview with Ed Ring

Posted on Sep 07, 2009 by Scott James.

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Ed Ring, current greentech and politics editor at AlwaysOn Media, launched the “GoingGreen” conference series with AlwaysOn as a way to connect greentech entrepreneurs and investors from around the world.
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Green MBA Programs Grow Up

Posted on Jul 25, 2009 by Reenita Malhotra.

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A need for green jobs has recently put into focus the need for advanced qualifications in sustainability and green business.

While the corporate world focuses on devising strategies to address the business of sustainability, business schools across the country are incorporating this relatively new field of study into their curriculum. This is in response to student demand and dynamic industry trends that are focused on green business and leadership.
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