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Tag: Sustainability

 

Innovations in environmental and social behavior that enable organizations and society to operate for the long term

 

Food

Having Your Sustainable Cake and Eating It Too

Long-term investment in organic agriculture will provide above-market returns, environmental impact, and—in the developing world—enormous social impact.

By Rufo Quintavalle | 2 | May. 22, 2012
 
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Socially Responsible Business

Branding a Revolution

Q&A with KoAnn Skrzyniarz of Sustainable Brands.

By Nayelli Gonzalez | May. 21, 2012
 

Social Entrepreneurship

Sustainability and Self-Interest

Reviewed By Matthew E. Kahn | May. 16, 2012
 

Economic Development

A Fresh Take on Building Prosperous Cities

Local government strategic planning is needed to move cities forward at the necessary rate of reform.

By Mayor Sam Adams | 5 | May. 9, 2012
 

Technology & Design

Solar Power in a Suitcase

Featuring Laura Stachel & Hal Aronson | Apr. 18, 2012
 
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Socially Responsible Business

Leveling the Playing Field

US Federal subsidies encourage waste and incentivize unsustainable business practices.

By Jeffrey Hollender | 3 | Apr. 5, 2012
 

Water

Sustainable Water Treatment

Featuring Daniel Smith | Mar. 23, 2012
 

Philanthropy

Philanthropy’s New Bottom Line: A More Sustainable Capitalism

It’s time to look at investment and social-ecological resilience—not just as philanthropists and impact investors but as a species.

 

Socially Responsible Business

Another Look at “Carbon for Water” in Western Kenya

There needs to be more scrutiny around the use of the LifeStraw water filter and more debate about the validity of its carbon for water deal.

By Kevin Starr | 1 | Mar. 12, 2012
 
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Energy

Filming Alternative Energy

Two documentaries explore the move from fossil fuels.

By Laura Starita | Mar. 2, 2012