Can appealing to patriotism get more conservatives recycling? Perhaps… there’s evidence it’s worked before.
Harvesting Justice 14: A Penny a Pound, Plus Power – the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Changes History
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For most tomato pickers in the US, a bucket brings in 50 cents, a piece rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 30 years. Because the rate is set so low, a worker has to pick more than two and a quarter tons of tomatoes per day – the weight of a young elephant – to make the minimum wage. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is transforming all of this.
What’s the Return on Investment (ROI) for Sustainability?
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As the cost of unsustainable products like plastic, oil, gas, and coal continue to rise, projects with positive environmental effects are now having better and better ROIs… and that’s true for both large corporations as well as sustainable investments you make in your home and lifestyle.
Dozens of U.S. Cities Board the Bike-Sharing Bandwagon
May 15, 2013 by 6 Comments
As in the rest of the developed world, bike share programs now offer a clean, healthy transportation alternative in many major US cities.
Solar Lights & Water Pumps: Simple Tech for Alleviating Poverty
May 14, 2013 by 3 Comments
Can solar power help eradicate extreme poverty in the developing world? Many social entrepreneurs think so, and are investing their time and money in a variety of technologies. Here are a few more seeking funding…
