ACUPCC, a program founded by Second Nature, AASHE, and ecoAmerica, has released data on the positive climate impact the almost 700 colleges that have signed the ACUPCC commitment have achieved. The impressive numbers and testimonials from college leadership prove that this program’s framework is working, turning colleges into fertile places for climate support, action and [...]
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PPR Group Brings Sustainability Initiative to Gucci, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent
April 5, 2011
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The PPR Group (Gucci, Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent) is making reduction of the "social and environmental footprint for its Luxury, Sport and Lifestyle brands" a top priority. With movements like this by large fashion companies, this TreeHugger article's author believes "luxury fashion labels have the potential to influence mass market producers and customers" and [...]
Read moreSustainability + Branding Survey Report
March 1, 2011
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The Sustainability + Branding Survey found that businesses believe sustainability can lead to profit if properly executed. 83% think sustainability is “gaining momentum” and will play a bigger role in the U.S. economy. A majority agree brands must be authentic, transparent, and honest (absolutely avoid greenwashing) to be successful.
Read moreSustainability: The ‘Embracers’ Seize Advantage
February 14, 2011
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This MIT Research Report on companies' sustainability management found "embracers" are outpacing "cautious adopters" in business performance. Embracers share seven specific practices, including being authentic and transparent with consumers. The majority of all surveyed companies said improved brand reputation is one of the greatest benefits of addressing sustainability.
Read moreEcotech dean: ‘There is no college like this’
February 1, 2011
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In this article about the opening of EcoTech, a trade school in Aurora, CO that is entirely focused on renewable energy, sustainable design, and green technology, the program director of the school aptly states the importance to educating students in green fields because this knowledge is essential to "the nation’s success and security." This [...]
Read moreSustain What?
January 31, 2011
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In this Dot Earth edited interview of Andrew Revkin, he says the key to engaging people in the subject of climate change is to get to the “root of the story” = energy. Revkin believes if we focus on new energy choices and use the right language to discuss the issues, Americans have the potential [...]
Read moreUNCF Institute for Capacity Building Awards 23 Green Planning Grants to Minority-Serving Institutions
November 10, 2010
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The United Negro College Fund is awarding 23 “green” capacity building grants to “MSI” colleges (Minority Serving Institutions), additionally encouraging them to sign the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a program by ecoAmerica.
Read moreHow to Talk About Sustainability to People Who Aren’t Environmentalists
October 13, 2010
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This guest post by John Adams of Saybrook University on Triple Pundit, aims to make sustainability part of a larger system of a functioning, efficient and well-educated world. The post breaks down the need for sustainability into a "set of interacting challenges" that include population, education, energy dependence and more. The point is that if [...]
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