The concrete jungle. The asphalt empire. The canyon of glass and steel. There are many ways to think of the big city, but rarely does that include images of farm-fresh vegetables and fruits ripening in the sun. Nowadays, however, you don’t have to give up the...
Eco-conscious consumers influence the way companies to conduct business. Sustainable goods and services are in high demand, and environmentally degrading companies are closing. Companies can stay competitive in the industry when reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency. On his first day in office, President...
Sustainability is an important movement that is currently empowering better business. In fact, 98% of companies who used sustainability standards reported sales and marketing benefits. Sustainable business drives not only a cleaner environment but improved marketing, efficiency, and public relations. All these factors make sustainable businesses...
According to the United Nations, the world’s population will reach over 9 billion by 2050. Now, consider as a parent that each child you have will add just under 9500 metric tons of carbon dioxide to your carbon legacy. That’s 5.7 times what your lifetime...
All-electric new homes are a small but growing trend catching on across Colorado. Often marketed as “net-zero energy homes” rather than all-electric, these homes offer several notable benefits, including lower asthma rates, no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or explosions from gas leaks, and a...
Throughout history, the bulk of global citizens have called rural areas and small towns home. But in the 21st century, the tide has turned, and people from all walks of life are flocking to the world’s cities. According to data collected by The World Bank,...