2012

Dec 30, 2012

CAMP LEJEUNE’S GROUNDBREAKING SOLAR SURGE

Eastern NC is home to one of the largest residential solar thermal installations in the country. It's all part of the military's push for "Net Zero" energy, waste and water - a commitment that could have huge implications for society as a whole. 

Dec 18, 2012

MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS PAY OFF

Asheville area non-profit Wild South and hammock company Eagle's Nest Outfitters (ENO) have used a social media partnership to increase website traffic and strengthen their branding. Social media expert Leah Quintal met with them to learn their insights about successful partnerships. 

Nov 30, 2012

NEW ORGANIZATION TO ADDRESS SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS IN NC

The North Carolina Sustainability Center announces launch event and the release of Business Statement in Support of Sustainability in NC. 

Nov 25, 2012

BUSINESS LEADERS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTH CAROLINA

More than 100 North Carolina businesses--from SAS and Duke Energy to Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center and Eastern Carolina Organics--have signed a statement recognizing that sustainability efforts are good for business and NC's economy. 

Nov 19, 2012

HIGH-TECH GREEN SCHOOL A FITTING TRIBUTE TO MARGARET POLLARD

Where you learn affects what you learn. That's the idea behind Margaret B. Pollard Middle School. As the first LEED Gold certified middle school in North Carolina, the cutting-edge buildings have become an active part of the curriculum. 

Nov 5, 2012

TAMASHII: BRINGING SUSHI AND ‘SOUL’ TO THE NC COAST

Wilmington, NC's Tamashii sushi restaurant is setting out to prove that serving sustainably-caught seafood is not just the right thing to do--it's also delicious. 

Oct 29, 2012

CHRISTIANITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: NC CHURCHES TAKE ACTION

Across the state, Christian congregations are taking their biblical principles and applying them to practical environmental action and sustainability. So where does the intersect between faith and environmental ethics lie? 

Oct 25, 2012

‘LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SUMMIT’ HIGHLIGHTS PIEDMONT TRIAD PLANNING EFFORT

"The $1.6 million Piedmont Together regional planning project aims to balance economic opportunity with livable community principles. It is really about making our entire region stronger, more resilient than it was before,"said project manager Mark Kirstner. Nearly 200 stakeholders attended the project's Livable Communities Summit to learn more. 

Oct 18, 2012

FIVE ESSENTIAL SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES FOR NC MANUFACTURERS

Anna Mangum, director of the E3 program at NC State University, shares five free or low-cost resources for manufacturers seeking sustainability guidance. 

Oct 16, 2012

NC COMPANIES EXHIBIT AT GREEN EXPO IN MEXICO

By Tiffanie Taylor Green business is a global phenomenon, and on Sept. 25-27, 2012, six North Carolina companies had the opportunity to travel to Mexico City for a prestigious international…