2011 September

Cleanweb Hackathon, San Francisco: Hacking Continues, Results Soon!

September 11, 2011 By Priti Ambani 4 Comments

The first ever Cleanweb Hackathon opened in San Francisco with over 175 registrants for 100 seats. I call that resounding!! Sunil Paul, the brainchild behind the Hackathon, founding director of Spring Ventures and avid clean-tech proponent was excited as he blogged live from the event:

“Writing live from @PariSOMA at the Cleanweb Hackathon. Super exciting the level of engagement. We are SOLD OUT. Over 175 registrants for 100 seats. About a third are developers. The balance are business and UIUX folks. In the next 24 hours, we’re hoping to see some interesting apps come out of this hackathon.”

The hacking begun yesterday and will continue today till 3pm pacific time, with winners being announced tonight. Who is going to win over $5,000 worth of prizes and bragging rights to the first-ever clean tech app competition? Stay tuned for the results!

Sustainable Economic Development? Green Jobs? Hawai’i? All in One Board Game!

September 9, 2011 By Priti Ambani 1 Comment

Image Credit: Green Economy Board Game/ Scott Cooney

Scott Cooney, resident of Hawai’i, founder of GreenBusinessOwner.com, and author of ‘Build a Green Small Business’ (McGraw-Hill), has created the ‘Green Economy Board Game’ that brings sustainable economic development, green job opportunities and Hawai’i all together!
This game makes sustainability come to life in a fun, interactive way. Players are investors looking to make more than just financial returns by helping local entrepreneurs in Hawai’i develop sustainability-oriented businesses like organic farms, geothermal plants, green building companies, solar installers, and bike shops. The game is ideal for those who are interested in sustainability as a better way to do business, and can be played by 2-6 players ages 13+.

Sun Devils Live Up to Their Name: ASU is First Higher-Ed Campus With 10 MW Solar Capacity

September 7, 2011 By Priti Ambani 7 Comments

The Sun Devils surely started the season right this year but in even better news, Arizona State University (ASU) has become the only higher education institution in the United States to have a solar-energy capacity exceeding 10 megawatts (MW). This is enough energy to power 2,500 Arizona homes and represents roughly 20 percent of ASU’s peak load, reducing the university’s carbon footprint between 5 to 10 percent.

Re-wrap Helps Revive Art & Sustainable Communities in Rural India

September 7, 2011 By Priti Ambani Leave a Comment

Can a company create upcycled textiles products, revive a community and preserve age-old design skills? A business with a vision surely can. re-wrap is one such self-funded UK based social enterprise established in 2002.

Their mantra is simple enough but one with tremendous impact!
Re-cycle and create re-usable textile products.
Re-claim traditional skills as contemporary design.
Re-invent the lives of artisans in India with hope and purpose.

One word- Powerful!

Leaping Bunny Boosts Awareness of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics with Pledge Campaign and $1,000 Vegan Beauty Box Giveaway

September 6, 2011 By Glenn Croston 2 Comments

A growing number of people want products that match their values, including their love for animals. Many cosmetics and personal care products use animal-based components or are tested in animals, practices that conscious consumers are widely opposed to. To help consumers make purchases they can believe in, Leaping Bunny certifies cruelty-free cosmetics and personal care products that can wear their internationally recognized logo.