Tag Archives: Sustainable Development
Radical Industrialist and Sustainability Leader: Ray Anderson
Ray Anderson, the founder of Interface, Inc. a recognized leader in sustainable business, and a friend died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 77. Ray was one of the most vocal proponents of environmentalism’s role in business. … Continue reading
What is Urban Mining?
I’ve had my share of name calling working in the environmental field over the years. They’ve ranged from “Nut” to “Professor”. Concepts that I’ve proposed have been met with resistance and laughter. One of my favorites was when I was … Continue reading
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Social Media and Sustainability
I had an interesting call yesterday. I was asked if I thought Social Media had a role to play within the sustainability activities of the caller’s organization. Like any good listener I replied, “Why do you ask?” He told me … Continue reading
Facility Management the Unsung Heroes of Sustainability
Not to long ago I was in a meeting to discuss sustainability initiatives. I looked around the table and saw representatives from marketing, environmental, legal, and corporate social responsibility. What I didn’t see was anyone from the Facilities Management group … Continue reading
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Sustainability as a Profession
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with a group of college students regarding sustainability. They had a list of questions that were centered around career opportunities. Such as, what kind of jobs are available, what kind of education and … Continue reading
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Externalities and Sustainability
If you haven’t gotten your April issue of the Harvard Business Review, then go to your local news stand or book store and pick it up! Christopher Meyer and Julia Kirby have done an excellent job of presenting an article … Continue reading
The End of Sustainability? Part II
Thank you for all of the comments and emails. It seems that my last post, The End of Sustainability, contained something that many of you could relate with and have experienced in your careers. A good many of you wanted … Continue reading
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The End of Sustainability?
I was asked recently if this sustainability movement was over. I have to admit I was puzzled by the question. I asked my friend what he meant? He said, “You know, the leaked climate change emails, the Copenhagen meltdown,the head … Continue reading
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Micro vs Macro Sustainability
Remember the expression, “You can’t see the forest for the trees”? That expression came to mind this past week during a discussion on sustainability. I was having lunch with a colleague and she was saying that the Triple Bottom line … Continue reading
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What is Biomimicry?
I was in a meeting recently and one of the designers in the room said “I think we should use the newest approach to design, biomimicry.” I almost fell out of my chair. “Newest approach?” This approach isn’t new. Da … Continue reading
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