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Tag Archive | "International"

Sustainability in Costa Rica

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Costa Rica may be a small undeveloped country but it has high aspirations for becoming one of the world's leaders in sustainability initiatives.

Solar Panel Costs Drop

Friday, December 4, 2009

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Solar electricity has become less expensive due to several factors and many European countries and India are taking advantage of it. This news summary details the reasons for the price decrease.

Sustainability in British Columbia

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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British Columbia is making some progressive steps within both the government and private industry to be more sustainable. Read on for examples in various industries, including Tourism and the wine industry.

Sustainability in New Zealand

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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New Zealand's government has some ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and there are many companies in diverse industries that are creating successful sustainability initiatives.

Sustainability in Japan

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Both the government and private industry in Japan are making strides to increase their sustainability initiatives. From Tokyo's huge effort to increase solar power to companies manufacturing upcycled products such as a messenger bag made from used fire hoses, Japan is practicing innovation in the world of sustainability.

UK Gormless* About Renewable Energy Future

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Over at BusinessGreen, James Murray looks at the questions raised by the recent UK renewable energy strategy.

Sustainable Businesses in Australia, Pt. 3: The Fairfield City Partnership

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Part three of a three-part series examining different sustainable businesses in the U.K. In this chapter, we look at the collaboration between Fairfield City and The Smithfield Wetherill Park Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Sustainable Businesses in Australia, Pt. 2: the 60L Green Building

Monday, July 6, 2009

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Part two of a three-part series examining different sustainable businesses in the U.K. In this chapter, we look at the 60L Green Building in Melbourne.

Sustainable Development, Canada

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Canada is just behind Iceland in the environmental performance index ranking. The country is making several changes to reduce its carbon emissions. Find out what is working and what is not in Canada in terms of sustainable development.

Green Costa Rica

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Costa Rican government has pioneered a national policy for conserving its forests which has worked very well. Here we discuss the program called PSA and how it works.