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Novo Nordisk Eliminates Animal Testing for Production Control

The pharmaceutical industry may not be particularly high profile in terms of its CSR efforts, but several drug makers are […]

Kara Scharwath

December 7, 2011

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More Under the (Food Truck) Hood

The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA […]

CCA LiveE

December 5, 2011

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Bug Bites: Insects Might Be the Protein of Tomorrow

The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA […]

CCA LiveE

December 1, 2011

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Would You Like an Egg With That?

The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA […]

CCA LiveE

November 30, 2011

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KivuWatt: Powering Rwanda and Averting Disaster

This post is part of a series on exploring Rwanda as part of the International Reporting Project’s Gatekeeper Editor trip. Follow […]

Nick Aster

November 23, 2011

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Report Touts Low-Income Shoppers' Spending Savvy–But Miss the Big Picture

Black Friday is almost here, which means the holiday shopping season is just about to begin. Even if Black Friday […]

Raz Godelnik

November 23, 2011

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Four Major Flaws in Our Healthcare System

The following post is part of TriplePundit’s coverage of the 2011 Net Impact Conference in Portland, Oregon. To read the […]

TriplePundit

November 23, 2011

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A Brief Look at Rwandan Coffee's Empowerment Potential

This post is part of a series on exploring Rwanda as part of the International Reporting Project’s Gatekeeper Editor trip. Follow […]

Nick Aster

November 16, 2011

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Shaw's Supermarkets Launches Sustainable Seafood Program

Last month, Shaw’s Supermarkets, owned by SUPERVALU, launched a sustainable seafood program in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]

Kara DiCamillo

November 11, 2011

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3 Big Steps Toward Mass Use of Bicycles

Bicycling has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity, support, and accessibility these days, worldwide. To be sure part of this […]

Paul S

November 11, 2011

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A Soap Opera at Hilton Hotels

Although it is not as commonly used as food and water, soap is a good example of the inequality in […]

Raz Godelnik

November 10, 2011

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How to Eat Organic on $5 per Meal

A common comment I have heard in working with hundreds of business owners across America this year is, “I would […]

Bill Roth

November 9, 2011

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Would You Survive at the Bottom of the Pyramid?

The following post is part of TriplePundit’s coverage of the 2011 Net Impact Conference in Portland, Oregon. To read the […]

Ali Hart

November 8, 2011

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Animal Slaughter in Ohio Showcases Human Egotism

The following is a guest post by our friends at Saybrook University’s Organizational Systems Program (a 3p sponsor) – designed […]

Saybrook

November 7, 2011

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Building Sustainable Businesses in Africa

By Brittany Lyons Although Africa is rich in many natural resources, the people who live there are the poorest in […]

TriplePundit

November 7, 2011

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Rwanda Bound, Departing for IRP Gatekeeper Trip

I’m excited to be departing for Kigali, Rwanda today along with 11 writers and journalists as part of the  two-week long International […]

Nick Aster

November 6, 2011

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Moving Past Controversy: The Future of Microfinance

The following post is part of TriplePundit’s coverage of the 2011 Net Impact Conference in Portland, Oregon. To read the […]

TriplePundit

November 3, 2011

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Population Growth Must Be Addressed to Achieve Sustainable Development

The 7 billionth baby was born on 31st October in Lucknow, India  and by the time you read this, the world will have […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

November 3, 2011

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How to Talk with Global Warming Deniers

Most of you reading this probably believe that human caused global warming is true.  Likewise, you probably know a family […]

Jonathan Mariano

November 2, 2011

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Feeding Seven Billion People: The Emerging Farm Tech Revolution

Today, October 31, 2011, the world will have “officially” grown to 7 billion in population. Among those 7 billion, approximately […]

Bill Roth

October 31, 2011

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Crowdsource Your Conference at This Year's Net Impact

By Jacen Greene Most people look out on a crowd of conference attendees and see, well, a crowd of conference […]

TriplePundit

October 20, 2011

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Making the Case for Environmental Justice

“The environment is one of the leading determinants of health and well-being. Where we are born, live, work, go to […]

Andrea Newell

October 6, 2011

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Video Interview: Teaching your Tongue to Love Healthy Food

Sustainability starts with personal health, and the love of healthy food can be learned. That is good news for a […]

Connie-Kwan

October 5, 2011

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Video Interview with MedHelp: Socializing Healthcare

Americans pay 3-4 times the price for healthcare that folks in other developed countries pay to receive equivalent or better […]

Connie-Kwan

October 3, 2011

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Novozymes' Charcoal Replacement Kills Six Birds With One Stone

Update: 3p Editor Jen Boynton is on the ground in Mozambique following up on this story. Let us know via […]

RP Siegel

September 28, 2011

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The World Loses Environmentalist and Sustainable Development Champion Wangari Maathi

Both environmentalists and sustainable development advocates lost a champion when Wangari Maathi died on September 25, 2011. Maathi became the […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

September 27, 2011

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Medtronic’s Corporate Citizenship Update Touts Engagement, Environment

Medical technology giant Medtronic employs 14,000 around the globe and has annual revenues over US$14 billion.  With that size and […]

Leon Kaye

September 22, 2011

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How to Encourage ‘Good Food’ for Good Health?

Good food is not only more sustainable for the planet but for our health. Good food tastes really good too. […]

Jonathan Mariano

September 19, 2011

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Gamification Pervades Our Daily Lives

By Anthony Zolezzi, Greenopolis Ever have one of those dreams where you’re back in school and suddenly realize that you […]

TriplePundit

September 16, 2011

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Hair Scare: FDA Issues Warning Against Brazilian Blowouts

The quest for shiny, straight hair has taken on a dangerous curl with the FDA’s first official warning against the […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

September 14, 2011

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How Can Suburbs Join The Bicycling Boom?

It’s finally happening. Circumstances, public opinion and political will have aligned to create massive increases in biking infrastructure and bike […]

Paul S

September 9, 2011

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Dead Refrigerators Come Back To Life as Movie Theater in London

Recycling is not the most exciting topic. Gather your cans and newspapers, take them to the curb once a week. […]

Paul S

September 1, 2011

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Green Festival Comes to Los Angeles

For the past ten years, the Green Festival has been an annual or bi-annual event in San Francisco.  The Green […]

Jonathan Mariano

August 29, 2011

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Is the Future of Local Food Hiding Inside Shipping Containers?

Local food is not just a growing trend but also a fertile ground for innovation. Last June I wrote here […]

Raz Godelnik

August 26, 2011

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A Sustainable Development Effort One Hundred Years in the Making

SLDI co-founder Terry Mock was invited recently by the Rotary International’s Port Orford, Oregon chapter to give a presentation on […]

SLDI

August 23, 2011

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Organic Poultry Contains Dramatically Fewer Drug Resistant Bacteria

Results of a new study show that poultry raised on farms that have shifted to organic practices have significantly lower […]

Andrew Burger

August 11, 2011

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Stopping Poverty through Sustainability in the South Bronx (Interview)

This post is a condensed version of an article in the August issue of The Solutions Journal Born and raised […]

TriplePundit

August 11, 2011

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Is GE Food Necessary on a Warming Planet?

Last week, GreenBiz ran a story about Arcadia Biosciences entitled “Biotech Food as a Necessity in a Warming Planet.” The […]

RP Siegel

August 3, 2011

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Steve Nash Endorses Green… Making it Real for Middle America

We in the sustainability community probably have many friends and family members who still think we’re a little out there. […]

Scott Cooney

August 2, 2011

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Will Integrative Medicine Save Healthcare?

By Marc Stoiber There is a revolution happening in North American medicine. If successful, it will educate and empower consumers, […]

TriplePundit

July 28, 2011

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Women’s Rights and the Respect for Local Culture: The Price for Freedom?

Victoria L. Petitjean A few weeks ago, I wrote about women’s empowerment and the importance of role models. Having someone […]

TriplePundit

July 27, 2011

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Bloomberg Gives Sierra Club Big Bucks to Dethrone King Coal

The Sierra Club received a huge and unprecedented boost Thursday when New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and his Bloomberg […]

Bill DiBenedetto

July 22, 2011

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Pressed Juicery: Hitting the Green Price Ceiling?

I’m having a deja vu moment here: Back in 2000, Kozmo was one of the earnest dot-com hopefuls. The company […]

Paul S

July 22, 2011

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Savannah Bee Company is Built on Education and Passion

Last month I had the opportunity to visit Savannah Bee Company, a company that I have been following for a […]

Kara DiCamillo

July 20, 2011

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Op Ed: Congress Ramps Up Opposition to Genetically Engineered Fish

By Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has gotten a lot of […]

TriplePundit

July 20, 2011

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Less Meat or More Local Food? Sustainability Calls for Both

Last month Andrew Winston wrote about Weber and Matthews’ article from 2008, ‘Food-Miles and the Relative Climate Impacts of Food […]

Raz Godelnik

July 18, 2011

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Washington Redskins Bring Solar Power to Millions of Football Fans

While some members of Congress continue trying to undermine federal energy programs that promote efficiency and clean fuels, D.C.’s own […]

Tina Casey

July 18, 2011

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The Land Institute: Advancing Nature’s Deep Model of Sustainability

Recently, I was fortunate enough to visit the Land Institute, an experimental farm just outside of Salina, Kansas that is […]

RP Siegel

July 14, 2011

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Engaging Moms in the Fight for Clean Air

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. On Wednesday Moms Clean Air Force […]

Chelsea Souter

July 12, 2011

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Breakin’ it Down: Analyzing Global Stakeholders

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. By Nancy Van Leuven, Ph.D., Faculty, […]

TriplePundit

July 8, 2011

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Social Ventures – Energy in Africa (Series Introduction)

The “Social Ventures – Energy in Africa” series follows three MBA in Design Strategy students in their Social Venture summer […]

dmbasocial

July 7, 2011

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Interstate Bicycle Highway System is on its Way

Here is a news item that is close to my heart. The US is moving forward on a plan to […]

RP Siegel

June 28, 2011

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Emotional Economics: Measuring What Matters

Since the economy came crashing down on us in 2008, there’s been a growing consensus that our economic system as […]

Ali Hart

June 10, 2011

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HP Mobile Devices Join the Battle Against Malaria

HP, the innovation company that started out making oscilloscopes and waveform generators, and then swept through the personal printing business […]

RP Siegel

June 9, 2011

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Remotely Green: Why Working from Home is the Ultimate Green Move

By Phil Green Are you looking for a green career? Well, join the club. Many workers these days are on […]

TriplePundit

May 27, 2011

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DC Homeland Security Agency Should Use Twitter More Effectively

The following case study is part of a project by MPA students at the Presidio Graduate School on information management […]

Presidio Information Technology

May 15, 2011

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Digital Fitness Games Have a Financial and Social ROI

The following post is part of the course work for “Live Exchange” the foundational course on communication for The MBA […]

CCA LiveE

May 13, 2011

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'Festival of Ideas for the New City': A New Kind of Conference?

by Sarah A. Maine This weekend New York City was host to The Festival of Ideas for the New City, […]

TriplePundit

May 11, 2011

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America's Nurses: Emerging Leaders of Sustainability

By Julie Graham  RN/PHN May 12 is internationally recognized as Nurses’ Day.  I thought it would be a fitting opportunity […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2011

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Greening Pro Sports: Rallying for Recycled Plastic Rally Towels

This post is part of a blogging series by economics students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Economics

May 5, 2011

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American Security Project: How Much Will Climate Change Cost Your State?

The American Security Project ASP, a non-profit, bipartisan public policy and research organization, has recently issued a series of 50 […]

RP Siegel

May 4, 2011

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Whole Foods Launches Standards for Household Cleaning Products

A few years ago, Whole Foods announced a Premium Body Care standard for personal products. The seal was slapped on […]

Kara DiCamillo

April 28, 2011

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Mountain Riders Alliance Brings Sustainability to the Slopes

This post is part of a blogging series by marketing students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Managerial Marketing

April 28, 2011

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Interview: The ROI of Workplace Yoga

Recently I published an interview with Lynn Roulo, a professional CPA who has worked in venture capital. I focused on […]

Bill Roth

April 26, 2011

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For the 2012 London Olympics, The Winning Medal is Green

With 15 months to go before the 2012 Olympics begin in London, the mega-event’s organizers have the goal of emerging […]

Leon Kaye

April 25, 2011

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GMOs and Non-GMOs – To Label or Not to Label?

This post is part of a blogging series by marketing students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Managerial Marketing

April 21, 2011

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Bringing Purchasing Power to the Table: Driving Down the Cost of Organic Food to Counter an Epidemic

By Julie Graham Diabetes and obesity are on the rise.  We’ve all heard it.  Countless news articles and medical journals […]

TriplePundit

April 20, 2011

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What Will Sustainable Learning Look Like in the Future?

This post is part of a blogging series by marketing students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Managerial Marketing

April 14, 2011

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Trimming the Fat Off the Fitness Industry

This post is part of a series on sustainability in the health and wellness industry, curated by Becky Eisen, Dana […]

TriplePundit

April 7, 2011

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International Women's Day Spotlights Growing Support for Women Worldwide

International Women’s Day was first celebrated in Europe in 1911. In the years since, it has become a global day to […]

Andrea Newell

March 8, 2011

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Nonprofit Wins Super Bowl

The city of Green Bay celebrated their team’s win at Super Bowl XLV, yesterday.  You may ask, what does a […]

Jonathan Mariano

February 9, 2011

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What Advertisements Would You Add or Delete?

We live in a culture full of advertising. Advertising bombards us during commercial breaks on television, or before a movie […]

Jonathan Mariano

February 1, 2011