Join the U.S. Green Building Council at one of two locations (different dates) for a unique social experience. Come learn about the latest products and technologies that can help you live a more sustainable lifestyle; and network with like-minded industry professionals with a passion for sustainability.
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Health First: Reimagining the Conversation on Sustainability
Could a greater awareness of our own health become the catalyst for transforming the way we think about the wellbeing of our planet? That is the question Paulette Frank, Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability at Johnson & Johnson asks in this video from the Sustainable Brands 2016 Copenhagen summit Today, people are thinking…
The Biggest Green Building Trends for 2016
What will be trending in green building for 2016? Citizen’s General Insurance Brokers put together this excellent infographic with their ideas for a more eco-friendly new year: Their 2016 predictions include: Net Positive Energy Homes Water Reuse and Supply Drought Resistant Yards Health Conscious Building Cool Roofs Nanotechnology Sustainable Flooring Recycled Countertops A Return to Steel Down…
Introduction to WELL Building
“We believe that buildings should be developed with people’s health and wellness at the center of design.” WELL building was the topic at last night’s U.S. Green Building Council – Miami Chapter program. Susan MacMurchy from Delos in New York and Jonathan Burgess from The Spinnaker Group led the discussion, which included an overview of the WELL…
63% Say They Feel Guilty When They Do Something That Is Not Environmentally Friendly
GfK asked over 28,000 people aged 15 or older across 23 countries about how strongly they agree with specific statements. Over three quarters (76 percent) agree that brands and companies have to be environmentally responsible, while just short of two thirds (63 percent) say they feel guilty when they do something that is not environmentally…
Eco-Couture 2015 – Inspiring a Tradition
Florida International University alumna Amira Ajlouni turned recycled materials into a fashion statement again last week. On April 2, she hosted her second annual Eco-Couture Fashion Show in the courtyard at the Paul Cejas Architecture Building, Modesto Maidique Campus, FIU. What is Eco-Couture Eco-Couture was created with the purpose of promoting sustainability through fashion. Through collaborative…
Meet the Startups That Will Transform Our Cities in the Next Decade
“Meet the startups, people & organizations that will transform our cities in the next decade.” That is the invitation on the website of Smart City Startups for their 2015 Festival and Summit taking place in Wynwood, Miami April 22 – 24. “The purpose of the Festival is to raise broad awareness of what the leading…
Bluegala Talks About Green Fashion
Bluegala is a New York company specializing in prom and evening dresses. They’ve started a fashion blog and, with the help of Gergich & Co., have created this excellent infographic – “Eco-fashion: The Green Garment Movement.” Bluegala writes: Many name brand companies are incorporating eco-fashion into their lines by producing their clothing using methods that…
Green ABCs™ launches an eco-friendly line of school supplies just in time for back-to-school – 100% green line of school supply kits at affordable prices
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Green ABCs™ launches an eco-friendly line of school supplies just in time for back-to-school with trusted top brands and innovative new products. Green ABCs™ provides high-quality school supplies that are all made with recycled materials, renewable recources or innovations in biodegradability. “A few years ago when buying back…
What Does “Organic” Really Mean
How does a food product earn the “organic” label? What makes farmland “organic”? These and other questions answered with this excellent, simple-to-read infographic from Loku: by Loku.