Cane sugar derivatives, proprietary botanical extracts and hydrated cellulose (cleaning agents), purified water and nitrogen propellant.
Manufacturing Location: USA
What Makes It Green:
Avoids the use of unnecessary compounds, including fragrances, linked to respiratory irritation and other health concerns, and contains cosmetic grade ingredients which the company claims is safe for people, pets and the planet. The product also has a number of sustainable features including a recyclable can, design for waterless clean up and uses a nitrogen aerosol propellant, a healthier alternative to common propellants like butane and carbon dioxide.
So you’ve seen Food, Inc., King Corn, The Future of Food and all the other documentaries shedding light on the food industry’s dirty little secrets. You’re committed to making more informed decisions about the food you eat and you’re spreading the word to friends and family in hopes that they too will join you in the journey towards conscience consumption. However, you find that despite your best efforts to purchase healthy food products, you’re lost in the increasingly complex world of front-of-package food labeling. You are not alone. It’s an issue that’s been raging years and has recently lead the FDA to seek public input on ways to “enhance the usefulness to consumers of point-of-purchase nutrition information.” Continue Reading »
Dr. Michael Webber visited Columbus earlier this month to deliver this presentation at a symposium sponsored by the Columbus Council on World Affairs. It’s a fantastic talk on the sensitive and important relationship between energy and water. Take a look!
One of the biggest issues small and midsized enterprises face when it comes to sustainability is a lack of clear direction.Developing a Sustainability Vision may seem a waste of time for SME’s, but how can you plan strategically for the future or expect employees to rally behind you without understanding where you ultimately hope to go and why?
One of my favorite Sustainability Vision Statements comes from TheGreenOffice.com: “Our vision is of a workplace where human and ecological health are the sole byproducts of operation.”Whether The Green Office ever reaches this goal is beside the point; imagining-and striving to create-a better world engenders a sense of community, innovation and continual progress in cultural and corporate fabric that fundamentally drives bottom line impacts (‘Green’ retailer or not).
Purpose before performance
Just like launching a new business, a successful sustainability program begins with a defined sense of purpose.Why do we do what we do? The Natural Step, an international framework for sustainability, prompts organizations to express their visions by asking “In an ideal future, how will you interact with the environment and your neighbors?” Breaking this overarching vision down into smaller pieces catalyzes a shift in organizational mindsets from “what can one person do” to “what can I do today?” by making the larger vision relevant in day-to-day activities. Your vision’s capacity to change behaviors outside of the office may not be certain but knowing where you want your organization as a whole to end up helps determine which steps are necessary to close the gap between your current reality and ideal future while building cohesion behind one central idea.
It’s hard to advocate for change within any group. Period. Navigating the waters of corporate hesitation when trying to introduce ‘Green’ initiatives can be a difficult task, compounded by the fact that many organizations are reluctant to invest time or money in new programs during an economic downturn. Understanding how new ideas circulate within an organization can guide next steps and help to overcome current and future obstacles.
Cue the theory of innovation-diffusion which, in the context of ‘sustainability at work’, is receiving a breath of fresh air thanks in large part to Alan AtKisson’s work and both The Northwest Earth Institute (Oregon) and Simply Living (central Ohio) whose efforts are transforming communities across the nation.
The Theory at Work:
Suppose you want to start a new composting program at work. Although composting has been in practice for hundreds, if not thousands of years, it is an entirely new concept within this environment and your proposition is being met with resistance. As the promoter of this idea, you may be viewed as idealistic or even unrealistic despite the fact that composting is neither new nor eccentric. But so goes the life of an Innovator; your fundamental job is to empower the group with the value of your vision.
Company Description: Zero Impact Guitars builds custom electric guitars from smartwood using solar power to charge all tools not powered by hand (with the exception of a bandsaw outfitted with a DC motor). We offer only the best US-Built handcrafted custom guitars built right in our shop located in South Florida using only the best materials and hardware available.
Your health is only as good as the air you breathe. Unfortunately, you’re probably one of the many millions of Americans who live and work in buildings awash with chemical, biological and particulate pollutants linked to chronic illness. Perhaps you’re blissfully unaware of this fact, after all, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) isn’t in the forefront of most people’s minds as they head into work. More than likely, unless there’s a noticeable IAQ issue such as heavy odor, most probably aren’t even aware of their own breathing…but maybe they should be
We sell What Works to save energy in our energy efficiency store on Goodale Blvd in Grandview Heights. We have LED lighting, setback thermostats, solar heating and power systems, rechargeable batteries, lighting controls and more. Plus we do energy analysis for homes and businesses, and we do energy consulting for utilities, small government, businesses and nonprofits. Our showroom is an adventure.
The Rundown:
So you’ve seen Food, Inc., King Corn, The Future of Food and all the other documentaries shedding light on the food industry’s dirty little secrets. You’re committed to making more informed decisions about the food you eat and you’re spreading the word to friends and family in hopes that they too will join you in the journey towards conscience consumption. However, you find that despite your best efforts to purchase healthy food products, you’re lost in the increasingly complex world of front-of-package food labeling. You are not alone. It’s an issue that’s been raging years and has recently lead the FDA to seek public input on ways to “enhance the usefulness to consumers of point-of-purchase nutrition information.”
Company Name: Zero Impact Guitars
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