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The Amazing Solar-Powered “Plastiki” Boat

July 29th, 2010 Posted by Dan

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Sydney Harbour was abuzz  as the crew of the Plastiki, a boat made from recycled plastic bottles, ended its voyage across the Pacific ocean earlier this month. The ship set sail to raise awareness about the harmful effects of plastics in our oceans and landfills. The crew, including project leader David De Rothschild, ended a 130-day trip that began this Spring in San Francisco. …continue reading The Amazing Solar-Powered “Plastiki” Boat

Going Green with Your Business? Certify!

July 29th, 2010 Posted by Dan

Green, green, green. Like a flock of hungry seagulls, businesses are screeching “green” in advertisements and PR events around the world. Unfortunately, with that comes a good deal of greenwashing, or companies painting the illusion of green to sell a product or re-brand but in reality working very little toward sustainability.

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Doubly unfortunate for truly green business is the competitive advantage these greenwashing tactics have over genuine ones. Some examples: BP’s now infamous green-and-yellow sunflower and “Beyond Petroleum” slogan or McDonald’s localwashing billboards. …continue reading Going Green with Your Business? Certify!

SunRun Home Solar Featured on Good Morning America

July 29th, 2010 Posted by Dan

SunRun solar financing, close friend to CalFinder, brought the solar power message to national television this morning when company president and co-founder Lynn Jurich was given a featured spot on Good Morning America. You may remember SunRun for its landmark financing deal with Pacific Gas & Electric, or its pioneering activities in New Jersey, or its innovative solar leasing programs in general. It was for that very purpose — solar leasing — that Jurich appeared on this morning’s Good Morning America. …continue reading SunRun Home Solar Featured on Good Morning America

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