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Sustainability is on the radar screen of every major organization. Some organizations, such as Interface, Patagonia and Unilever, have made fundamental shifts to redesign their operations behind sustainable principles. These are sustainability leaders. For most organizations, however, efforts have
How to Create A Content Marketing Strategy
How does one create a content marketing strategy that not only looks great but also results in more conversions and better brand awareness? Here are six questions to ask yourself before beginning. While some might think that content is
The triple bottom line
There’s an old saying in management circles that we’ve all heard before: If you’re not measuring it, you can’t manage it. Usually pertaining to things such as profits, growth, employee turnover, costs and so forth, the same principle can
The New Building Materials: Bamboo, hempcrete, recycled plastic and aggregates.
The market for environmentally sound building materials is changing. If you think bamboo can just be used to grow beans up in your garden, think again. Bamboo and modified timber Pandas aren’t the only animals that like bamboo –
Raising the bar on sustainability strategies
A lot of companies want to make their operations more sustainable, but in their efforts to do so, many overlook the importance of developing a strategy and setting measurable goals. It’s therefore noteworthy when a company integrates both successfully
Better energy performance in homes gets green light from ministers
One bright note from last week’s Building Ministers Forum was an agreement to progress work to increase the energy performance requirements for residential construction under the National Construction Code for the planned 2022 iteration. The move is hard on
How To Grow 6,000 pounds of Food on Just 1/10th Acre
Ever thought of growing your own food but didn’t think it was possible? It’s more that possible! It might even be the way of the future. If the Dervaes family can do it while living in Los Angeles, I
How To Get Well Water Without Electricity
Considering that most disasters can cause serious disruptions in the water supply and the importance of water for survival, putting in a well is a great idea. Of all the possible sources for water, having a well on your
Permaculture Tip of the Day – How to Build a Grey Water Planter Bed
Posted by NICHOLAS BURTNER, Get ready to start using your shower and sink water. Nicholas Burtner explains in detail how to build a grey water bed for home use.
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