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The 10 Most Creative Green People in Business
Many companies that are betting on green creativity as a way to position themselves for a consumer base more concerned about the sustainability of products and the corporate responsibility of companies than ever.
San Francisco Composting Law Spawns Startup… in New Hampshire
But what do they call it when a policy adopted in one major city then spurs the creation of a business and a market solution to an environmental problem in a city 3,000 miles away? I’m not sure there’s a name for that yet, but it’s exactly what happened in the case of New Hampshire entrepreneur Rian Bedard.
FloDesign Raises $42.8 Million for Jet-Inspired Wind Turbine
FloDesign secures $34.5 million of venture capital to go with $8.3 million from feds via ARPA-E program.
ECOtality Expands EV-Charging Prowess Into Australia
Arizona-based car-charging start-up, ECOtality, has announced its expansion into Australia with its wholly-owned subsidiary, ECOtality Australia.
Company Improves Cardboard Box Recycling by Avoiding It
A company called UsedCardboxes.com says its cardboard box repurposing model will help save time, save money, and save trees.
Green Community Models: The Business Incubator
While past incubators may have given life support to start-ups that may not have deserved it, a new generation of these organizations (both for- and non-profit) are springing up to support eco-minded start-ups.
GreenBiz Launches Professional Services Directory
If your firm offers green/sustainability services to other businesses you can now promote it on GreenBiz.com’s Professional Services Directory.
Electric Car Charging Networks Popping Up Across U.S.
Thanks to a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to embark on the project, the EV Project will be the first combination vehicle/charge-network roll-out in North America.
CSA 2.0: Farm-Fresh Food… via Your Web Browser
Consumers want more fresh, organic, and/or local foods, and farmers markets and community supported agriculture arrangements are springing up everywhere, but a few entrepreneurs are going beyond the traditional models.
Windlab Secures Venture Funding for Wind Farm Mapping Software
Australian renewable energy start-up, Windlab Systems, is moving forward with its proprietary wind-mapping software suite, thanks to an $8.4 million venture capital infusion primarily from the sustainability arm of global venture capital firm, Lend Lease Ventures.
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