GreenBizCheck Blog

Understanding Data Center Sustainability

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:10:27 +0000

As governments enact strict new regulations and awareness grows of issues such as global warming and pollution, more and more businesses are taking aggressive action to lighten their environmental impact. Along the way, theyre discovering that operating sustainably can be good not just for the planet but for the bottom line as well.

Recent Surveys Show Greater Acceptance of Sustainability by Business

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:41:46 +0000

Two-thirds of nearly 3000 managers surveyed recently said that sustainability-related strategies are not just nice or even adding on to profit, but are necessary to stay competitive.

Public, Executives Doubt Companies Environmental Commitment

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:07:40 +0000

71 percent of consumers surveyed want to know more about what companies are doing to become sustainable and green, yet only 21 percent of the American public and 25 percent of executives believe the majority of businesses are making efforts in sustainability.

Leaf-Mimicking Solar Cells Generate 47% More Electricity

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:28:36 +0000

That smarty Mother Nature is always teaching us lessons on how to make technology better. Scientists at Princeton University were able to achieve major gains in light absorption and efficiency of solar cells after being inspired by the wrinkles and folds on leaves.

Burger King to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs, Crate-Free Pork by 2017

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:27:15 +0000

Burger King Corp. has pledged to transition its US supply chain to 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2017, and only purchase pork from suppliers that can demonstrate documented plans to end their use of gestation crates for breeding pigs.

EcoBizCheck Business Certification Programs

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:03:41 +0000

There are many challenges facing business today. Nicholas Bernhardt, Managing Director of EcoBizCheck discusses two key challenges of rising energy prices, and consumers demanding sustainable business practices.