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Spring garden is ON!

Submitted by Aviad on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 16:24

There is nothing more refreshing for me than being outdoors in the spring. What can be better than having a picnic in a green field of joy and flowers? (omit the bugs for this scene)

This spring I decided to take our roof garden one step forward, as far as how it is organized. So, the first thing I did was to design how I want my garden to be built in the most efficient way. I had to take into consideration the angle of the sun in the sky, the wind direction, draining path for the water and of course the right plants for this season.>>Read more »

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Discernment Required for the Conscious Consumer

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:59

Attention Holiday Shoppers! The holidays are about giving, so this year give a little something back to the planet while you are shopping for your holiday gifts. As a green living consultant, I explain that everything you buy affects the Earth, but some choices have a lesser impact. Cost and quality are important factors, but there are other factors to consider when making purchasing decisions this holiday season.
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Sustainability Affects on Supply Chain Models

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 10:28

The continuous cycle of centralization to decentralization has been pondered by business leaders through the course of history. The factors that shape the value proposition of one model versus the other often shift, which in some cases turns the tide in the other direction. The question we discuss with peers in our sustainability consulting is what affects, if any, will the pressures of sustainability have on future business models.>>Read more »

Trim Waste this Holiday Season

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 13:52

According to the EPA, household waste jumps an astounding 25 percent between Thanksgiving and the New Year. For those living a sustainable lifestyle, the trick to a successful holiday season is knowing how to enjoy the holidays while also minimizing waste.
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Sustainability is the Spark for Business Innovation

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 13:08

To capitalize on the market shift for new products and services, the business world is beginning to recognize that innovation, new product ideas, and a more responsive business model may prove to be critical to business sustainability success.>>Read more »

Sustainability: A Small Business Differentiator

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 12:02

Making the choice to become an entrepreneur and start up a business can be exciting and sometimes challenging experience. When sitting across the table waiting to see if you will get the business financing you need, many thoughts may be racing around through your head. For many of our small business clients, we see differentiation as a critical criterion to presenting a rock-solid business case for financing or obtaining investor buy-in. >>Read more »

Holiday Tips for the Eco Conscious Host

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 11:21

When the holiday season arrives, so do the holiday guests. This holiday seasons more and more people are expanding eco awareness in their holiday season in an entirely different way. That's because more people are going green this holiday season, choosing to make their holiday as eco-friendly as possible.
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Sparkle Organically for the Holidays

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 12:02

Holiday parties are just around the corner and who doesn't want to sparkle and light up the room? This holiday season, clients from our personal sustainability programs are opting to sparkle organically via organic makeup.
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Sustainability: A Total Value Perspective

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 10:00

Within our sustainability consulting, we approach business sustainability discussions with clients from one of several perspectives. In today’s economic climate, cost is most often the primary area of concern for the business and an easy entry point for reduction and efficiency conversations. For others, the top line is where they feel the real opportunity lies, and the focus is on topics such as ‘green’ consumers and new markets. Taking the next step, companies leading the way recognize that ‘year-end’ profitability is only one aspect of business sustainability.>>Read more »

Where Corporate Leaders Rank in the Footprint

Submitted by TaigaCompany on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 10:15

Supporters and critics continue to debate the ability to link the environmental and social responsibility to business profitability. Without a definitive financial incentive, companies have historically been unreceptive to the idea of integrating sustainability concepts into core business practices for a non-return in investment. However, recent trends tend to indicate that the business world may be changing their view, specifically when it comes to climate change.
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