Green Technology

Green energy thriving with the environment

1.	Home Works Issue: January/February 2012 Author(s): Chris Sweeney The $5.5 million makeover of Tremco’s headquarters produced a showplace of sustainability.

2.	Nose Jobs Issue: September/October 2011 Author(s): Lynne Thompson A year-old Cleveland company has a common scents way to improve employee productivity.

3.	Green Lanterns Issue: July/August 2011 Author(s): Dan Caterinicchia Northeast Ohio business schools and colleges are showing the way for the next generation of leaders in sustainable business practices. And more and more, local companies want those students’ skills.

4.	Community Impact Awards 2011: Parking Break Issue: March/April 2011 Author(s): Jamie Shearer Tremont turns a vacant lot into an innovative spot for cars and crops.

5.	Garden Party Issue: May/June 2010 Author(s): by Miranda S. Miller Green used to be just a color. Now it is all the business rage. But these four Northeast Ohio institutions have always had a soft spot for the environment.

6.	Community Impact Awards: Clean Sensation Issue: March/April 2010 Author(s): By Emily Garvey Evergreen Cooperative Laundry washes away the barriers to business ownership.

IB INDICATOR
Issue: November 2009
Author(s): Stuart Warner
Each month, Inside Business looks deeper into a number in the news to better understand how it affects Cleveland businesses or the local economy. This month, the indicator is: Let’s call this number Akron 2.0 … that’s how residents rated the Rubber City’s aesthetics, using a three-point scale, in a recent Soul of the Community survey commissioned by the Knight Foundation. Based on community passion and loyalty, the study identifies Summit and Portage counties’ abundance of ...

8.	Talkin' Turkey Issue: November 2009 Author(s): Elaine T. Cicora Support local farmers by gobbling up an all-Ohio Thanksgiving Day menu.

Green your commute
Issue: August 2008 Issue
The key to an Earth-friendly morning commute is pretty self-evident: Use less gas by opting to carpool, take the bus or bike. No matter your method, John McGovern of the Earth Day Coalition suggests a few online tools for making the switch a little easier: For carpoolers: OhioRideshare ( ohiorideshare.com ) matchs commuters based on compatible start and end locations. “It’s just a matter of being willing to try something new. It’s a little inconvenient at first, but it’s somethin...

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Plan a green company outing
Issue: August 2008 Issue
Getting out of the office doesn’t mean you can’t stay green. Victoria Avi, of Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, suggests the following to limit the ecological mark your event makes. Transportation: Arrange a car pool or bus to get employees to and from the site. Local food: Buy local. It supports area farmers and manufacturers, and cuts down on the number of miles your food is shipped. Ceramic, not plastic: Use reusable dishes, cups and silverware. A hassle to wash? Yes. “But it’...

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