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What's worse — saying too little or two much about your company's green goals?
by Joel Makower
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In a year when the economy was all the business world could talk about, our readers dug in deep to stories about creating change, overhauling the ways business gets done, and yes, how going green can save big money.
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Of the 35,000 dry cleaners in the United States, only 35 use toxin-free carbon dioxide cleaning methods. A Seattle startup called Blue Sky Cleaners is aiming to grow that number.
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Major developments on the green building front in 2008 hold the promise of even greater momentum in 2009. We take a year-end look at five general areas: the resilience of green building, the hot pursuit of energy efficiency and incentives, increased focus on the built environment, legal landscape and the path ahead.
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Toshiba has big plans for its rapid charge SciB (Super Charge ion Battery) battery in the new year. Due to an anticipated surge in demand for automotive and industrial applications, the company is constructing a second SCiB production facility in the fall of 2009.
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States, cities and the business community moved to fill the void created by a perceived lack at federal leadership in battling climate change in 2008. We saw big promises and goals as companies sought to make their operations leaner, take advantage of the opportunities created by climate change, and begin moving to reduce associated risks. Meanwhile, nongovernmental organizations stepped up to help businesses find their footing while reminding us how far we have to go.
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New Yorkers who only skim their electric bills probably don't notice that it contains a charge for something called SBC/RPS. And why would they? The Systems Benefits Charge only averages out to $1.08 per month for most New York City residents.
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New York's Times Square ushers in the New Year with a bigger, brighter and greener light ball this evening and billboards that are to be powered by wind energy, starting with the giant Coca-Cola sign at 47th and Broadway.
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A new 'E-Cycling' program passed into law in Oregon and Washington takes effect on New Year's Day, requiring electronics manufacturers to recycled old hardware, and promising to spur the growth of responsible e-waste disposal.
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The drive to create communities that balance environmental, economic and social responsibilities through planned development is growing as shown by projects in Texas, Georgia and Tennessee.
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In December 2008, GreenBiz.com Executive Editor Joel Makower talked with IBM Corporation's Rich Lechner, Vice President of Energy & Environment, and John Kennedy, Vice President of Integrated Marketing Communications, about the company's 'Smarter Planet' advertising campaign.
by Joel Makower
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Twenty grants are being given to increase the amount and quality of recycled materials, create jobs and provide more recycled-content products and packaging.
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The country's leading tech companies showcased their innovations and green strategies at the recent CEATEC electronics show.
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European Climate Exchange reports growing number of U.S. firms crossing the Atlantic to dip their toes in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme
by James Murray
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Unless your IT department is run by an ultra-conscious greenie, there are probably steps towards energy efficiency that you can take in the new year. While these New Year's IT resolutions cost time and money, they are a worthwhile investment in the long run.
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The western Negev's Kibbutz Reim will soon receive the distinction of being the first Israeli community to rely entirely on solar energy as a result of an installation project with the firm Sunday Solar.
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As a result of increasing pressure and environmental awareness, technology companies have initiated an effort to encourage eco-friendly electronic waste disposal in India.
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Expect 2009 to be a breakout year for Green IT, with it taking a central role not just in IT departments, but in the enterprise as a whole. The economic meltdown, a big new stimulus package, and advances in technology will all combine to put green IT directly at the center of how corporations operate.
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Kennecott Land's Daybreak Corporate Center in South Jordan, Utah, attained a LEED Platinum rating, Citi obtained LEED Gold status for office space in Chicago and Pizza Fusion opened its 16th restaurant built to LEED standards.
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Professional and aspiring architects, product developers and other innovators are invited to submit entries to the third annual Lifecycle Building Challenge, a competition that seeks the best designs for structures and products that minimize waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and maximize reuse of materials.
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Faced with the economic slowdown and multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, the state has released a pared-down climate change action plan and is leaning toward giving away most of the carbon permits in the regional greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program in which it will participate.
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The Harvard University Extension School is offering a popular course on strategies for environmental management via distance learning.
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The company's quarterly publication takes on a green hue as it offers articles on everything from infrastructure design to green SQL Server consolidation.
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A new Minnesota law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires automobile manufacturers to publicly report how much of a greenhouse gas their vehicle air conditioners leak.
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Green design, like all things green, has spread into companies big and small and is now found in all sorts of products, packaging, supply chains and architecture. With many actual results being made throughout the year, there was also a hefty dose of support being given to concepts that will no doubt lead to cleaner, greener design innovations.