Saturday, January 31, 2004
NFPs / NGOs
Alcan Announces Million-dollar Sustainability Prize
WEBSITE Reference, Jan. 31, 2004 (CIP) - Alcan has adopted sustainability as the key focus for its community investment program and, against this background, has created the US$1-million Alcan Prize for Sustainability to further support the not-for-profit sector and their contributions to economic, environmental and/or social sustainability. The deadline for entries is March 31, 2004. Read more .
Alcan Announces Million-dollar Sustainability Prize
WEBSITE Reference, Jan. 31, 2004 (CIP) - Alcan has adopted sustainability as the key focus for its community investment program and, against this background, has created the US$1-million Alcan Prize for Sustainability to further support the not-for-profit sector and their contributions to economic, environmental and/or social sustainability. The deadline for entries is March 31, 2004. Read more .
Friday, January 30, 2004
Science & Technology / Green Products
Green Procurement Workshops at Santa Clara University
SANTA CLARA, CA, Jan. 27, 2004 (EFSWN, listmeber Tom Smith) - Greetings EFS friends: I wanted to let you know about some exciting workshops that are taking place at Santa Clara University on Green Purchasing of electronic equipment. The first workshop was held yesterday and was very well attended by IT procurement officials from many colleges and universities throughout Northern California. I have attached the announcement of the workshops. If any of you can join us or if you'd like more information, please feel free to let me know. Ted Smith .
Green Procurement Workshops at Santa Clara University
SANTA CLARA, CA, Jan. 27, 2004 (EFSWN, listmeber Tom Smith) - Greetings EFS friends: I wanted to let you know about some exciting workshops that are taking place at Santa Clara University on Green Purchasing of electronic equipment. The first workshop was held yesterday and was very well attended by IT procurement officials from many colleges and universities throughout Northern California. I have attached the announcement of the workshops. If any of you can join us or if you'd like more information, please feel free to let me know. Ted Smith .
Environment / Green Building / Our Shifting Focus
High Performance Green Buildings
PORTLAND, OR, Jan. 30, 2004 (City of Portalnd Office of Sustainable Development, website reference) - Welcome to the G/Rated website, a depository of green building technologies, case studies, specifications, and other technical resources. Portland is growing, and the buildings going up so rapidly today will shape the City for many years to come. High performance or green buildings takes the long view of costs and quality by asking simple questions: Will this building be safe for workers and residents? What resources will the building use through its lifetime? How much waste will it create? Will the building be a good neighbor and contribute to Portland's livability? Read more ...
High Performance Green Buildings
PORTLAND, OR, Jan. 30, 2004 (City of Portalnd Office of Sustainable Development, website reference) - Welcome to the G/Rated website, a depository of green building technologies, case studies, specifications, and other technical resources. Portland is growing, and the buildings going up so rapidly today will shape the City for many years to come. High performance or green buildings takes the long view of costs and quality by asking simple questions: Will this building be safe for workers and residents? What resources will the building use through its lifetime? How much waste will it create? Will the building be a good neighbor and contribute to Portland's livability? Read more ...
Eco / Affordble Housing
The Small House Society
IWOA CITY, IA, Jan. 30, 2004 (The Small House Society) The Small House Society is a cooperatively managed and sustained global organization dedicated to the promotion of tiny houses and small housing solutions that are affordable and ecologically responsible... Our desire is to help support and facilitate research, development, and use of small houses and tiny houses that foster sustainable living for individuals and communities worldwide. Read more ...
The Small House Society
IWOA CITY, IA, Jan. 30, 2004 (The Small House Society) The Small House Society is a cooperatively managed and sustained global organization dedicated to the promotion of tiny houses and small housing solutions that are affordable and ecologically responsible... Our desire is to help support and facilitate research, development, and use of small houses and tiny houses that foster sustainable living for individuals and communities worldwide. Read more ...
Sustainable Living - Examples
Urban Space Explorers
PORTLAND, OR, Apr. 13, 1994 (Willamette Week, by Bennett Hall) - Space: In America's increasingly overcrowded cities, it is fast becoming the final frontier. And in one of the most densely populated areas of Portland, Ole and Maitri Ersson are pioneering the future. Read more ...
Urban Space Explorers
PORTLAND, OR, Apr. 13, 1994 (Willamette Week, by Bennett Hall) - Space: In America's increasingly overcrowded cities, it is fast becoming the final frontier. And in one of the most densely populated areas of Portland, Ole and Maitri Ersson are pioneering the future. Read more ...
