Take 3 seconds to fix recycling! U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) is taking Action to “Recycle Right” with Recycle Across America’s Mayors Petition: We are thrilled to announce we have collectively reached 25,000 signatures, but still need 5,000 more to reach our goal of 30,000! Sign here USGCC , along with our chapters, are…
Welcome New Board Member: Wayne Angle! Wayne Angle (below) has joined the US Green Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Chapter Board of Directors. A mid-Missouri resident for over 30 years employed by Sinclair BioResources, Wayne has worked with multiple industries to implement better, more efficient, and greener business practices. For electrical industry contractor Hubbell Power systems, Wayne…
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Kayla Williams is a Political Science major at the University of Central Florida. She has a passion for helping others and caring for the environment. Her involvement with the organization, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, has motivated her understanding of public involvement in a green society. In March 2013, Kayla…
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Announces New President —Former California Center for Sustainability Executive Director, Irene Stillings, Named U.S. Green Chamber President— SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October xx, 2012) – Today, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) announced the appointment of Irene M. Stillings as its president. Stillings has over 35 years of energy industry…
The group buying power of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce provides members savings of up to 60% off a core list of more than 175 most commonly purchased items, 175 Green items, savings up to 70% off print and copy jobs, and 5% off most other items in the store (excluding furniture and technology).…
Thor Renewable Energy, Inc., a Singapore based company, has set its sights on Central Florida. It hopes to open a new biodiesel manufacturing plant in Palm Bay that will create 70 new jobs and promote the alternative fuel sector in the area. The company already has a Technology Research and Development plant at the Melbourne…
EARTH HOUR REMINDER: TONIGHT 8:30PM Lights out to stop climate change! www.earthhour.org
Tomorrow is Earth Hour which started in 2007 in Australia and has blown up worldwide in the past several years. Where it doesn’t seem to have as large an impact is in the U.S. If it is just a matter of promotion then please talk to your employees, friends, neighbors, and social media contacts. Let…
Late Thursday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change. This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level. The regulations were originally brought to the board…
The number of eco-labels in the marketplace continues to grow: According to Ecolabelindex, 426 labels circulate in 246 countries and 25 industries. Most commentators are quick to point out the negative consequences: consumer confusion, disinterest and mistrust. However, there is a growing wave of large companies that pursue product certification to appeal to and meet…