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Ecotech Institute Classes Begin Today

Education Corporation of America, a leading owner and operator of private higher education institutions in the United States, announced that Ecotech Institute kicked off its first day of coursework today. Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, is the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design. The school’s… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on July 7, 2010 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Roundtable Prompts Cross-Sector Engagement in Community Agriculture

Over 65 community leaders in northern Colorado came together this week to discuss sustainability opportunities at the latest in a series of regional roundtables by the non-profit Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (“the Alliance”). The meeting, hosted by New Belgium Brewing Company (an Alliance sponsor), gave representatives from businesses, nonprofits, local and state government… Continue

Added by Erik on October 5, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises Signs Biodiesel Fuel Supply Agreement With Gray Oil Co, Inc.

$45 million contract to be supplied from new state-of-the-art Colorado bioXchange™ refinery in Fort Morgan

Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, LLC (RMSE), a leading provider of smart, sustainable biofuels, announced today that it has entered into a biodiesel fuel supply agreement with fuel distributor Gray Oil Company, Inc., to supply up to 4.5 million gallons per year of biodiesel fuel for a three year term.

The… Continue

Added by Jen Scherpenseel on August 13, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Van Duzer and his Cruiser off to D.C. to Raise Awareness about the Vast Benefits of Bicycling

One month, 2,000 miles and countless friends later, Ryan Van Duzer is nearing Washington, D.C. on his two-wheeled, cross-country expedition. On June 20, Van Duzer departed from San Diego on a three-speed cruiser bike and is scheduled to arrive in the nation’s capital by August 10 for a celebration of his journey with the League of American Bicyclists and the National Geographic Society. While the trip is ending soon, you can still experience… Continue

Added by Erik on July 31, 2009 at 4:57pm — No Comments

“CleanLaunch” Ignites Early-Stage Clean Tech Companies

A dynamic group of business and government leaders has formed the CleanLaunch Technology Incubator, designed to serve entrepreneurs developing new technologies and to develop and nurture start-up clean tech companies throughout the region.

The public-private partnership, founded by automotive giant Burt Technologies, www.burt.com, accounting firm Clifton Gunderson www.cliftoncpa.com, Fairfield and Woods, P.C. www.fwlaw.com, and the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce… Continue

Added by Jen Scherpenseel on July 18, 2009 at 2:10am — No Comments

Clean Tech Open Announces Semi-Finalists in Rocky Mountain Region

Some of the Rocky Mountain region’s best and brightest clean tech concepts took a major step forward, as the Clean Tech Open (CTO) today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition.

The semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 clean tech entrepreneurs from the Rocky Mountain region, as well as teams from other states, including Arizona and Michigan. The semi-finalists will go on… Continue

Added by Erik on June 26, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Issues Governor’s Challenge to Support New Energy Economy

Leaders of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the innovation catalyst that helps great ideas become viable clean tech businesses, today stood with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who called for governors from the Rocky Mountain region and across the country to embrace the New Energy Economy and support entrepreneurs participating in the $1 million Clean Tech Open business competition. The national business competition has helped more… Continue

Added by Erik on June 22, 2009 at 5:35pm — No Comments

SRI in the Rockies Conference to Celebrate 20 Years

SRI in the Rockies, the largest and longest-running sustainable and responsible investing conference in the world, will mark its 20th year and highlight growing opportunities for investors who embrace innovative investment strategies targeted on environmental, social, and governance factors. More than 650 attendees from the U.S. and around the world are expected to gather October 25–28, 2009 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson,… Continue

Added by Erik on June 2, 2009 at 4:34pm — No Comments

2009 Clean Tech Open Announces Rocky Mountain Sponsors

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the nation’s leading clean tech business competition, announced that it has received strong support from the region’s business community, but is seeking additional sponsors for the competition.

The law firm of Faegre & Benson is the Rocky Mountain region’s lead Gold sponsor. EKS&H, Hein & Associates, Van Gilder Insurance, and KPMG have also pledged support. Additional local sponsors include:

•… Continue

Added by Erik on May 28, 2009 at 6:24pm — No Comments

Nestlé Purina PetCare, REC Solar, and Gov. Bill Ritter Unveil Pilot Solar Array at Denver Manufacturing Plant

Nestlé Purina PetCare has taken many steps during the past several years to make its Denver plant more energy efficient. Now, thanks to a new pilot solar energy array developed by REC Solar, the plant is manufacturing pet food in an even more environmentally responsible way.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter led a dedication ceremony at the plant today announcing the new 467-panel photovoltaic (PV) system that covers approximately 21,000 square feet atop the facility. The 100-kilowatt system… Continue

Added by Erik on May 15, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

The documentary on the historical event of establishing the first Small and Medium Forest Enterprise (SMFE) in India

The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry of Environment and Forests, is facilitating Joint Forest Management Committees for their sustenance by implementing seven Small and Medium Forest Enterprise pilot projects through its… Continue

Added by SUSANTA BISWAS on May 14, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Building a group of partners to help Corporates Go Green

Green Croporate Network Members,

We have had a tremdous response to our newly started weekly series where we are requesting successful organizations with a Green Mission to share their stories of success. If you want to join the discussion in this weekly series email me today at ckdenv@greencorproate.net .

I have also received a lot of queries from organizations who would like to Go Green but don't know where to start. So, if you are a Green consultant or sell products or… Continue

Added by Chandra Kishore on April 3, 2009 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Nutrient Trading

Nutrient Trading refers to trading in Nitrogen and Phosphorus content of effluents. This is similar to Carbon trading. The goal is to reduce water pollution.

Its started by World Resource Institute and is applicable only in 5 watersheds of USA.
Pl see their website - www.nutrientnet.org for more details.

Does anyone have any information on how active or effective this initiative is?

best regards

Bhaskar
www.kadambari.net

Added by M V Bhaskar on April 1, 2009 at 10:02pm — No Comments

GREEN MISSION INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK- with Dr. Charles Fishel- Chairman, Abundant Biofuels Corporation

Dr. Charles Fishel- Chairman, Abundant Biofuels Corporation

Abundant Biofules Coporations Goal is to build partnerships in energy-dependent countries that will produce bio-diesel and create renewable oil fields.

It's Vision is to become the dominant producer of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas in developing countries throughout the world that must import the majority of their diesel oil. Unlike most other international… Continue

Added by Chandra Kishore on March 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Announcement from Green Corporate Network

Green Corporate Network is just not another networking group or discussion group. We started this group with a mission to share just one secret with fellow corporate members:

"What is my organization's GREEN CORPORATE MISSION" ?

I promised myself that we will start this discussion when we have members of more than 500 TOP Corporate Organizations and Sustainability Leaders as an audience to take part in this philosophical discussion. We have now reached that milestone. Let… Continue

Added by Chandra Kishore on March 23, 2009 at 3:04pm — No Comments

Health & Harmony Radio on HHRN (via BlogTalkRadio) show for 10/22/08

Please join us on our internet radio show that deals with Healthy living and Harmonious plans...

Wednesday – October 22, 2008

7:00 PM Central

LISTEN LIVE OR LISTEN TO THE SHOW ARCHIVE 24/7:

www.blogtalkradio.com/healthandharmonynetwork

THE ANCIENT ART OF SOUND HEALING (With Live On-Air Healing Meditation)

GUEST: Regina Murphy. Certified in many energy healing modalities, including Harmonic Medicine, EFT and Acutonics, she leads a research… Continue

Added by Christianna Capra on October 22, 2008 at 12:18pm — No Comments

$100,000 Live EDGE "green" Design Competition

Live EDGE Electronic Design for the Global Environment will be hosting a series of technical learning and networking events in a virtual global community - The Live EDGE EcoSphere.Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), the leading multi-channel, high service distributor and its companies (Farnell, Newark, Premier Electronics, Farnell-Newark CPC, and MCM), today announced that design entries are now being accepted at www.Live-EDGE.com for the international design competition, Live EDGE – Electronic… Continue

Added by Chandra Kishore on October 13, 2008 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Climate Change Media Partnership fellowship

The Climate Change Media Partnership invites journalists to apply for a climate change fellowship.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13 October.

An international panel will select the fellows and successful applicants will be notified by 31 October.

Check the details at http://www.greencollegenetwork.com in the Green Scholarship Group

Added by Chandra Kishore on October 6, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

EcoTuesday- Meet other Washington DC professionals in DC

Want to meet other professionals in Washington, DC who are interested in sustainability?

welcome to the first Washington Metro EcoTuesday Event.

What is EcoTuesday?

It's a monthly networking event, which brings together sustainable minded people from all areas of business. It started February of 2007 in San Francisco and has grown it's way across the country.

What to expect?

You'll meet professionals from all areas of the market. It's a place where… Continue

Added by Chandra Kishore on October 6, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Meet the experts at Sustainable Business Success! A deep-dive into sustainable operations - October 29 in NYC.

Join Andrew Winston, co-author of bestselling sustainable business book 'Green to Gold', along with sustainable innovators from Wal-Mart, GE, Xerox, BASF, FedEx, Bank of America, Intel, PepsiCo, and more in New York this October!

Sustainable Business Success (SBS) is designed as a fast-paced, interaction-rich overview of how sustainability ties to tangible business benefits. Representatives from some of the most innovative companies showing the way to green and sustainable business… Continue

Added by Chip Wood on October 2, 2008 at 3:26pm — No Comments

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