GreenBiz.com has released the fifth annual edition of its State of Green 
Business report, one of the most comprehensive discussions and measurement of the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy. In addition to documenting corporate progress in improving their environmental performance, the report tracks larger trends that will affect corporate America in 2012.
This free, downloadable report measures 20 aspects of environmental performance, from carbon emissions to paper use and recycling, includes essays from industry experts.
There’s good and bad news in this year’s report; the good news is that companies continue to dedicate time, money and staff to setting and meeting ambitious environmental goals.
The bad news is that their research shows declining momentum on some of the indicators. Among the downgraded topics include investments in clean technology innovations, overall energy intensity, certifications of LEED buildings, and paper use and recycling.
How does your business rate? How can you implement ideas presented in this report to benefit from the efficiencies outlined?
The shining sun and the coastal breezes refreshed the 28th Annual NAESCO Conference in San Diego, CA earlier this month. Exhibitors displayed energy-efficient innovations, presenters touted streamlined procurement protocols and economically viable projects. Yet a cloudy outlook was conveyed through stories of government gridlock and a maze of policy obstacles that inevitably attaches to energy initiatives large and small.
announcement as I was zipping up my boots after security screening. It turns out that Boston 
Innovations abound throughout the environmental movement, from highly engineered water-and waste management methodologies, to intelligent design and streamlined manufacturing techniques. In attempting to comply with regulatory or stakeholder requirements, companies have explored a variety of clean, green technologies. But sometimes, businesses can make a huge impact with even simple, low-tech ideas that fill a vital niche.
opportunities to spend a day learning about industry trends and network with like-minded professionals? 10? 20? Even more? One stood out for me, the 
Businesses and concerned citizens around the country are doing their part to conserve energy and incorporate more eco-friendly practices into their lives. Reusable bags are prevalent, recycling is commonplace, BPA-free water bottles are toted, incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with CFC’s….the list goes on. But one obstacle for many small businesses to joining the sustainability movement remains: the ability to calculate current environmental impact.
produced every year, what happens to old equipment and why does it matter? Given the prevalence of electronics in our lives, and the short replacement timeframe, it’s no surprise that “e-waste” is the world’s fastest growing waste stream.