October 24th, 2008
Large-scale solar power plants are certanly the way forward in terms of obtaining alternative energy. Simply put, the way it works is that thousands of mirrors surround a concrete skyscraper, focusing the sun’s rays onto the base, thereupon turning water into steam. As the steam rises, it spins large turbines to generate electricity. Read more »
Tags: Enviromission, presentation, solar tower
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August 3rd, 2008
Normally an environmental activist’s cause doesn’t go well with a corporate set up of any kind. But of late since the environmental issues have been coming up, the whole idea of going green has caught up with the times and the corporate world has responded well to the initiative to make the world a better and long lasting place. Read more »
Tags: environmental activist, go green, going green, green companies, green marketplace, web space
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July 19th, 2008
It isn’t difficult to see that companies all over the world are looking for ways to “go green”. From changing their practices to using more environmentally friendly products, most of today’s businesses are looking for ways to be competitive in this newly environmentally conscious society. Equally great are the number of entrepreneurs who are looking to take advantage of this movement toward greener living and start their own eco friendly businesses. Read more »
Tags: business plan, certification, eco entrepreneur, opportunities
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July 19th, 2008
An eco company can be defined in a variety of ways. For the most part though, an eco company is usually any business or organization that either produces or uses in its production and/or manufacturing process, environmentally or ecologically friendly products and materials. Read more »
Tags: business plan, corporations, eco company, investing, investor, organizations, private investors
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July 19th, 2008
The Italian philosopher Umberto Eco has stated and presented his views on just about every aspect of human life and existence – including the environment and man’s place and perception of it. The root of Umberto Eco’s views on ecology can be traced back to one of his most famous essays, “Travels in Hyperreality”. Read more »
Tags: environment, fascination, human culture, perception, society, Umberto Eco
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July 19th, 2008
In the quest to attract and maintain quality employees, businesses and corporations from around the world are looking for anything that will give them an edge in the recruitment wars. In the past, companies have used signing bonuses, benefits, vacations, company cars, and even gym memberships to attract the proverbial cream of the crop. Read more »
Tags: eco companies, employees, employment strategies, job seekers, smart
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July 18th, 2008
Although there are some who disagree with the use of the term “eco terrorism” to describe their actions, the Federal Bureau of Investigation defines eco terrorism as the use or threatened use, of violence against individuals or properties by a group or groups of individuals of an environmental-orientation, for environmental and/or political reasons, that is usually symbolic in nature. Read more »
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