Great news on chemical reform; work still to do

Ethical MarketsSRI/ESG News, Sustainability News

Great news! This week the U.S. Senate achieved a landmark decision when the Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee passed the Safe Chemicals Act, which provides environmental health protections from toxic chemicals. This is the first time that there has been a vote on modernizing the nation’s toxic chemical laws …

The Way Out: Hunter Honored with Multiple Awards!

Ethical MarketsGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

We at Ethical Markets congratulate our good friend and colleaugue Hunter Lovins for these prestigious and well-deserved Awards! – Hazel Henderson, Editor Natural Capitalism is gaining recognition east and west. Last month Hunter received the Rachel Carson Award in New York City. This month NCS is focusing on Employee Engagement …

Announcing SB London Conference | SB’12 Videos Available and more

Ethical MarketsSustainability News, Conferences

Sustainable Brands London – Discover what happens when brand strategists & design innovators & non-profits & policy makers collaborate with sustainability teams to drive innovation that leads to enhanced business and brand value. It’s the linking of sustainability & brand, profit & purpose, people & planet, business & NGOs that …

PIRC Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment Journalism Awards 2012 winners announced

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We at Ethical Markets are proud that our Advisory Board member, Ellie Winninghoff has won this Responsible Investment Journalist of the year Award. Our Congratulations! – Hazel Henderson, Editor The winners of the PIRC Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment Journalism Awards 2012 have been announced. The Corporate Governance Journalist of …

Call for papers “Sustainability practices in higher education institutions? Mapping Trends and Good Practice at Universities round the World”

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Call for papers “Sustainability practices in higher education institutions? Mapping Trends and Good Practice at Universities round the World” Expressions of interest are now being requested for this ground-breaking book, which united the theory and practice of sustainable development at higher education institutions. The volume, edited by Walter Leal Filho, …

RIO+20: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DURING FORUM TO LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL

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RIO+20: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DURING FORUM TO LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT New York, Jun 22 2012 6:05PM Reducing the use of paper, providing vehicles powered by biodiesel and electricity, and using recyclable materials are some of the practices that were pursued during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to minimize …

ASBC Calls on Business Leaders to Support EPA Carbon Pollution Rules

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The sustainable business community knows that being good to the environment is also good for business. The U.S. EPA has issued a proposed rule to control carbon pollution from new power plant. The rule will reduce the danger of climate change and create new opportunities for the business community. Businesses …

Resurgence and the Ecologist: A stronger voice for change

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Resurgence and the Ecologist: A stronger voice for change Dear Registered User, We are taking this opportunity to contact you to let you know that the Ecologist is merging with Resurgence magazine. This is an exciting development as the Ecologist is returning to its roots in print, in collaboration with …

Rio + 20 Poster Child Severn Cullis-Suzuki Promotes Intergenerational Love at UN Panel

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Rio + 20 Panel Monday, June 18, 2012 5.30pm – 7.00pm P3–6, RioCentro, Convention Center Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Melanie Feliciano Ethical Markets Correspondent This conference, taking place in the RioCentro convention center, underlined the multiple opportunities of development offered by the economy of climate change and green economy …

Backyard Biomimicry Workshop

Ethical MarketsCommunity Development Solutions, Sustainability News, Earth Systems Science, Conferences, Nature/Biomimicry

presented by Ethical Markets Media    For more on partners and sponsors: AskNature.org The Jacoby Group Janine Benyus on Biomimicry Ripple Effect Ecotours   I regret that, due to low registration, we will not be having the St. Augustine Biomimicry workshop this year. My appreciation to all of you who …