PREVENTING FOOD LOSS WITH A NATIONAL CENTER

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 29

Food loss poses a threat to national security, but a national center would build capacity, energy sustainability and improve our environment.

Timothy W. Jones

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SUN, FUN AND FESTIVAL FOOD RECYCLING

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 27

Recycling food residuals at festivals showcase methods to use for containers, carts, biodegradable bags and overall procedures by private vendors.

Sam Wilder

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DIVERTED SCHOOL FOOD FEEDS THE HUNGRY

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 24

Between cleaning out the district's refrigerators before holidays and summer vacation, and saving cooked meals that weren't consumed, Portland Public Schools have given more than 12 tons of edible food to area hunger programs.

Marnie McPhee

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GREENING THE GOLF COURSE GREENS

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 22

Reduced use of fungicides and herbicides, as well as water conservation, healthier soils and protection of sensitive ecosystems are key reasons why golf courses in North America are turning to compost and compost tea.

Larraine Roulston

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SETTING STANDARDS IN A NEW INDUSTRY

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 21

Headquartered in Springfield, Oregon, Rapid Refill Ink specializes in recycling and reselling toner cartridges to keep them out of landfills.

Kelly Templer

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PLASTIC FROM PLANTS, NOT PETROLEUM

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 19

Specialized start-ups and major companies are increasing the bioindustry that is using the microbial arena to produce and market green plastics.

Diane Greer

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SOLAR, HYDRO AND WASTE PROCESSING START-UPS WIN AWARDS

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 17

Ten start-up companies convince venture capitalists and industry experts that their firms “have the right stuff” to build new renewable power businesses.

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TRADING CARBON CREDITS FROM METHANE DIGESTER

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 16

Credits are certified and sold on the Chicago Climate Exchange - the first established market for greenhouse gas pollution credits.

Amanda Bilek

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COMPANIES CURB CARBON EMISSIONS

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 14

From Kyoto and Tokyo to Ontario, California, firms show commitment to curbing emissions and setting sustainable energy goals.

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PUBLIC COMPANIES REACH OUT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 12

Top 20 companies that are “changing the world for the better” are listed in Sustainablebusiness.com.

Rona Fried

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PROCESSING GREEN MATERIALS INTO $10 MILLION/YEAR SALES

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 10

Enterprising California company provides link to municipalities with its special services that generate special by-products.

Josh Wachtel

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 8

CAR SHARING SERVICE LAUNCHES MIDWESTERN HUB
As dozens of its new cars hit the streets, Zipcar - North America's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour - opened a center for its midwestern operations in Chicago. “Chicago is ready for

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IN BUSINESS WORLD

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 4

SUSTAINABLE CITY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY DULUTH, MINNESOTA
Following an initiative by its mayor, the Duluth City Council approved a resolution that “endorses the guidelines for sustainable community development and agrees to apply those guidelines whenever possible in its planning, policy making and municipal practices. ... This resolution announces policies to

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EDITORIAL

In Business, July-August, 2006, Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 2

GREEN STREETS AND VITAL SIGNS
THE LATEST issue of Sierra has a special section on “Green Streets” - focusing on ideas that are transforming urban life such as the nation's largest green building as well as which cities are making their environs most pleasant for bikers and walkers, and providing access to healthy food. Salt Lake

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