2014

Feb 10, 2014

RALEIGH-BASED ACCELERATOR INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING & SUPPORT

Would-be sustainable entrepreneurs are being invited to apply to the Cherokee-McDonough Challenge. 

Feb 6, 2014

THE FUTURE OF LIGHT RAIL FOR DURHAM – CHAPEL HILL: Q&A WITH PATRICK MCDONOUGH

A proposed light rail route between Durham and Chapel Hill has been garnering a lot of community interest. What's the status of the project, and when will it start running? 

Feb 5, 2014

HOW SOLARIZE DURHAM PLANS TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY: Q&A WITH RITA LEADEM

Following other cities around the US, Solarize Durham plans a grassroots effort to promote clean energy. Uniquely, the initiative will be focusing on low income households too. 

Feb 3, 2014

BUILD LOCAL: IN SEARCH OF BIOREGIONAL CONSTRUCTION

The entire supply chain for Dig Southeast's local bricks, or compressed earth blocks, is sourced within a 70 mile radius. 

Jan 30, 2014

LOCAL, “EVERYBODY EATS” CAFE NAMED “BUSINESS OF THE YEAR”

Giving food away doesn't sound like a great business model. But Vimala's Curry Blossom Cafe has become known for its delicious Indian food, its support of local, sustainable agriculture, and a commitment to social justice. And it's just been named as the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber's midsize business of the year. 

Jan 29, 2014

Clean energy jobs grew 20% in 2013

We already new that 2013 was a good year for solar in NC. It looks like the whole clean tech sector was on the rise. 

Jan 23, 2014

SMITH SEAL OF NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS: NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN

Businesses and organizations pursuing sustainability deserve to be recognized. This award, organized by the Greater Raleigh Chamber, seeks to do just that. 

Jan 22, 2014

EXPEDITION ENCOURAGES BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

To report on something, a journalist first has to understand it. An upcoming expedition aims to educate journalists on some of the crucial environmental issues of our time. 

Jan 8, 2014

EXPLORING LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS? MAKE A LOCAL FILM.

When award winning film maker Jesse Borkowski began documenting local, sustainable businesses in NC, he decided to make a local film. 

Jan 2, 2014

COMMUNITY-LED SOLAR INITIATIVES SPREADING ACROSS STATE

Through group purchasing and community education, Solarize programs are hoping to make solar affordable in several NC cities.