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Transforming the Global Footprint of American Business
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsLast Thursday, a panel of business leaders spoke at Antioch University to a full room of entrepreneurs, students, faculty and members of the business community. Each gave a great presentation on how their company is working to create social and environmental benefits through innovative practices. -
When Christmas and renovation do not mix.
Posted on December 22, 2009 | No Commentsby Jen Pennington Originally posted on the This Old House site’s call for Holiday DIY disaster stories. Our holiday disaster... -
Overland and Off-The-Grid
Posted on November 15, 2009 | No Commentsby Jen Pennington Photos by Robert J. Pennington When you think of mobile home travel, a really big, gas guzzling... -
5 Sexy Alternative Fuel Cars We Love
Posted on November 6, 2009 | 3 Commentsby Jen Pennington Photos by Robert J. Pennington This year at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) 2009 show in... -
How Virtualization Protects the Environment and Saves You Time and Money
Posted on October 16, 2009 | 1 CommentBy DeJay Noy, Integral Consulting Inc. If you’ve recently picked up a newspaper, browsed through a magazine at the doctor’s... -
Providing Performance Checkups to the Nation’s Homes
Posted on August 17, 2009 | 1 CommentA home performance contractor is the GP for your home. “Home Performance” is the term used to describe how well a house functions in terms of thermal comfort, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and durability. Because all of these elements interact, the science-based, whole-house approach taken by home performance contractors is the best way to solve problems with a house. -
When will Philips lamposts bloom?
Posted on June 25, 2009 | No Commentsby Jen Pennington I can’t help but remark on a concept Philips is promoting for an outdoor lighting structure that... -
Harry Case Easement Secures 176-acre ‘Incredible Forest’
Posted on June 18, 2009 | No CommentsHarry Case has lovingly managed his 176 acre forest for over 60 years and has now permanently protected it for future generations. At the end of 2008, he donated a conservation easement on this land. Located near to both Putney Woods and Saratoga Woods, this forest boasts over five million board feet of timber. The conservation easement protects this forest from being clear-cut and developed into 35 homes. -
New fish toxicity study measures potential impact of untreated car washing
Posted on May 11, 2009 | No CommentsCar Wash Enterprises, Inc. dba Brown Bear Car Wash has also instituted a charity car wash program. The program provides non-profit groups an environmentally-safe alternative to driveway and parking lot car washing, as well as an effective method for fundraising. -
Direct Mail and Cross Media Marketing Campaigns
Posted on May 7, 2009 | No Commentsby Dave Blanchard Higher Response Rates. Less Waste. Direct mail still provides businesses with a means of putting a physical...
