Stories from Laurel Sheppard
Energy
Bonterra Digs In, Reduces Carbon with Regenerative Farming
We recently interviewed Bonterra Organic Vineyard's regenerative development manager to find out more about the winery's shift to regenerative farming.
August 15, 2019
Energy
New Waste-to-Energy Technologies Can Benefit Business
Emerging waste-to-energy technologies, including this California startup's system, are making it more cost-effective to capture energy from waste.
August 5, 2019
Energy
Here Comes the Sun: Oakland Turns to Solar to Meet Peak Energy Demand
Oakland will replace a power plant running on jet fuel with solar-plus-storage systems in low-income neighborhoods, starting in the West Oakland area.
July 25, 2019
Community Development
This Silicon Valley Program Boosts Social Entrepreneurship
In Silicon Valley, a social entrepreneurship program at Santa Clara University is helping to transform the lives of displaced people living on the margins.
July 23, 2019
Energy
3M Circles Back to Science for New Sustainability Building Product
3M’s stated mission is to use science to solve pressing global challenges, as shown in a recent rollout of smog-reducing roofing materials.
July 18, 2019
Technology
Biomimicry Provides a Ray of Hope for the World’s Problems
Biomimicry shows potential from boosting the circular economy to solving municipal water leaks - we cover several startups harnessing nature-based tech.
June 24, 2019
Energy
Lingrove’s ‘Fake Wood’ Is One Answer to Deforestation
Originally developed for use in acoustic guitars, this new composite wood from Bay Area startup Lingrove is just as durable as the real thing—and it has the potential to curb deforestation.
June 17, 2019
Energy
In Vegas, The Venetian Bets on Seafood Sustainability for World Oceans Day
FishWise and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have joined forces to monitor seafood sustainability within this Las Vegas hotel and convention center.
June 8, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Spotify Amps Volume to Get More Women in Music Production
Spotify announced it's boosting efforts to recruit more women determined to launch careers within the technical side of the music business.
June 7, 2019
Sustainable Living
Can Kelp Help Feed the Planet and Save the Oceans?
A small company is banking that its line of kelp jerky products can scale up, make the seaweed business big business - and save the oceans.
June 4, 2019