American retail colossus Wal-Mart has launched a new website to help it collect ideas on how to cut its environmental impact (and costs). One of it’s overall goals is to cut its use of fossil fuels and generate zero waste from operations, as Greentech Media reports. The site is
Check out this CNBC interview with Shai Agassi, on the back of his start-up that has raised $200m to build out a service station network for electric cars. It’s like the mobile phone network for your mobile phone, except for cars. It’s all part of his company, Better
Greenbang is furious. Already today, he has managed to mess up the contents of his accounting spreadsheet and delete a Greenbang film he made – he was quite proud of that as it took a day or so to put together. Of course it’s not his fault. The Apple PowerBook
GE is creating a home dashboard to help people manage their power and water consumption. Sadly, it’s only for the US right now, and only for December–meaning some lucky folks are in for a nice Christmas surprise. The panel is designed to show ratepayers how much money they
The Royal Society has kicked off a new personal carbon trading scheme, called CarbonLimited. Here’s how they explain it: Personal carbon trading is based on the concept that each citizen should be allocated with an equal ‘carbon allowance’ as part of a ‘cap and trade’ scheme designed to control
It is actually the older generation that is leading the way. According to SimplySwitch research, almost 57 percent of over-55s have installed energy efficiency measures, far more than in other age-groups. For example, while 72 percent of under-34s ‘try to be as energy efficient as possible’; just 35 percent had
Fuel-cell technology company Intelligent Energy has hired Thomas Bennett as general counsel. Why is this important? Well, Intelligent Energy recently unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle developed in collaboration with Suzuki. It’s called the Crosscage. Mr Bennett has quite a CV. He was previously senior treasury counsel and
CHINA WATCH Greenbang is not a fan of supermarkets, but unfortunately has to use them from time to time. Retail giants Carrefour and Wal-Mart launched green campaigns in China last month. As Greenbang reported, both advocated recycling bags in their stores, and all received a luke-warm response from customers. According
Although 93% of UK directors are cutting their carbon footprint at home, the majority neglect their green principles when it comes to running their businesses. And fewer than one in four UK directors views reducing carbon emissions at work as a priority, with a further 29% believing that it isn’
Dudley Council is on the lookout for a sustainable development officer. £23,175 – £26,928 (37 hours weekly) – An exciting role has arisen for a highly motivated individual to assist in promoting sustainable development initiatives across Dudley Council. The job involves delivering the Council’s Sustainability Management Plan, supporting projects
Environment secretary Hilary Benn is trying to improve the UK’s Climate Change Bill. When originally published in March 2007, the draft Bill set out clear legally binding targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the UK by at least 60 per cent by 2050, and from 26 to 32
As eco interest booms, the home building market looks set to soar: a new report expects it to rise from $2bn today to some $20bn in 5 years’ time. According to the recently released Green Homeowner SmartMarket™ Report produced by McGraw-Hill Construction, the market for ‘true green homes’ is expected
