Month: February 2011

Even Popular Mechanics Loves The Green Lighting Book!!

In the midst of all the amazing buzz for green living and the Green Lighting book in the Green Guru Guides series, Popular Mechanics wrote an article called: Five Things You Didn't Know About Green Lighting. Here is a mini excerpt about this great green living book for the masses: There are reams of documents written about green lighting, but myths still abound. That makes sense, because there is a staggering amount to learn. Proper, efficient lighting saves money, that much we all know, but it can also improve property values, employee attendance and tenant retention and increase productivity. The mere variety of bulbs can be a surprise, and each comes with its own advantages, costs and even dangers.

Philips 60 Watt Equivalent LED Bulb Goes Energy Star

Philips 60 Watt Equivalent LED Bulb Goes Energy Star

Source: Philips Lighting The LED bulb that I started the Green Lighting campaign on was the Philips EnduraLED / AmbientLED 12.5 watt met the energy efficiency requirements for ENERGY STAR certification. The bulb lasts 25 times longer and uses 80 percent less energy than the 60-watt incandescent bulb it was designed to replace. "Philips' new LED light bulb is an exciting new addition to the suite of high quality energy efficient lighting products carrying the ENERGY STAR label,” said Alex Baker, Lighting Program Manager for ENERGY STAR. “The innovation embodied in this new product demonstrates Philips' commitment to helping American consumers and businesses save energy and save money while protecting the environment."

ZenithSolar to Build Two 10 MW Combined Heat and Power Solar stations in Gansu, China

Source: ZenithSolar Ltd. ZenithSolar Ltd., provider of the world’s most efficient combined heat and power solar system, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Energy Bureau of Gansu Provincial Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China for cooperation in the development of combined heat and power (CHP) solar stations in the Gansu province. The MOU was signed at a ceremony in the provincial capital Lanzhou. Under the agreement, ZenithSolar will provide the technology for the installation of two 10 megawatt (MW) cogeneration plants based on ZenithSolar's Z20 CHP system.

International Aluminum Crowd Wants There To Be A Website For The Future of the Industry

Source: International Aluminium Institute The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) Chairman and Hydro CEO Svein Richard Brandtzaeg recently welcomed the launch of a website highlighting the recycling advantages of aluminium products. Recognising the demand from customers, consumers and policymakers around the world for up-to-date and easy to access information, the IAI has developed the site to demonstrate the economic, social and environmental benefits and the future potential of aluminium recycling. Launched at the International Aluminium Recycling Congress, the website features interactive content, based on the IAI’s long-running “mass flow” research and extensive statistical database, as well as recycling success stories from around the world.

StartingBloc’s Pepsi Refresh Challenge 2010 – VIDEO

Infographic with sections explaining StartingBloc’s support for social innovators, its Pepsi Refresh Challenge funding, developing future changemakers, and investing in a better future.

StartingBloc’s Mission to Empower Young Leaders StartingBloc is making a difference by supporting young social innovators who want to change the world. Through its Fellowship program, the organization brings together talented, motivated people who share one goal: building a more sustainable and just society. StartingBloc believes leadership isn’t just about business success. It’s about using... Continue Reading →

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