"They've done a great job domestically, but we really hope to help them expand internationally as the green building movement becomes a global area of interest. We'll do at least three shows, perhaps three to five, in the next three years across different areas of the globe."
29 May 2013
Hanley Wood buys the Greenbuild show
Check out my fellow ABM co-worker Elizabeth Reid's interview with Hanley Wood CEO Peter Goldstone, on his company's plans to expand the U.S. Green Buildng Council's Greenbuild show:
01 April 2012
How tiny is too tiny?
To begin to answer that question, check out these links:
Labels:
alternative,
energy efficiency,
home construction
25 March 2011
Green retail, flea markets, and the ‘buy local’ movement
Whether it’s “locavores” eating local produce, architects and builders sourcing materials locally to meet environmental standards, or people who want to support the local economy, individuals and businesses alike seem to be moving towards buying local products of all kinds. How far the trend will go and what effect it will have long term on local businesses is difficult to predict, but the trend does appear to have real potential for small business owners of all kinds, including vendors at swap meets and flea markets.
Labels:
flea markets,
marketing and PR,
research,
retail
22 November 2010
Lowe's jumps on the LED bulb bandwagon
I've already mentioned Home Depot's adoption of the LED light bulb. Now comes word that Home Depot wanna-be Lowe's is doing the same. Cnet's Green Tech reports that the number two home improvement giant will be carrying a new Osram Sylvania 60-watt LED bulb. That's 60-watt equivalent, of course. The whole point is that the light only draws 12 watts of energy to produce the same illumination as a traditional incandescent bulb.
Labels:
energy efficiency,
LED,
lighting,
new product,
retail
20 November 2010
Colin Powell says State Dept. is pushing LEED certification
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell spoke at the recent Greenbuild conference in Chicago. He talked about the importance of green architecture as the State Dept. continues to renovate and build embassies:
Thanks to Home Channel News for the link.
"The United States government has done a lot of innovative things with respect to energy conservation, with respect to green building,” he said. “All of the services are now focusing on getting LEED certification for their existing buildings and for new buildings.”
Thanks to Home Channel News for the link.
17 November 2010
In a down economy, fewer are willing to spend on green furnishings
Furniture shoppers are less willing to spend on eco-friendly furniture, says Furniture Today, reporting on the Sustainable Furnishings Council's 2010 Green Home Furnishings Consumer Study. Evidently, big ticket spenders are harder to find these days, and only 4 percent of consumers say they are looking to buy green home furnishings. The survey suggests that educating shoppers about green home furnishings should be a priority, given the current low levels of consumer knowledge.
While in the past about 10 percent of respondents have said they would be willing to spend more on eco-friendly products in general, now that's dropped to just 5 percent.
While in the past about 10 percent of respondents have said they would be willing to spend more on eco-friendly products in general, now that's dropped to just 5 percent.
Labels:
education,
furnishings,
marketing and PR
06 November 2010
National Weatherization Day
A community activist in Alabama helped weatherize area homes. |
The Sierra Club is happy with the government’s efforts: “Across the country, federal recovery funds are helping people weatherize their homes for winter, creating jobs and reducing energy waste.”
Meanwhile, Rhode Island and Arkansas just got more stimulus money for weatherization efforts. And in Alabama, one charitable group visited local homes on Weatherization Day and made a range of energy-saving fixes.
Photo courtesy The Huntsville Times, with thanks.
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