Jun 10, 2014
With a strong focus on local and organic products, Relay Foods hopes to give big box retailers a run for their money.
May 28, 2014
Local food is getting increasingly popular in many parts of North Carolina, but seasonality and convenience are still a hurdle for many consumers and commercial kitchens. A new start-up aims to fix that.
May 12, 2014
From car seats to clothing, recycled fabrics are making their way into countless consumer products. One NC company is at the heart of reinventing the textiles business for the better.
May 7, 2014
Solar energy systems are not cheap, but they can save homeowners considerable amounts of money over the years. A new report helps North Carolinians optimize those savings and choose the right incentives package.
May 1, 2014
There's a lot of utility-scale solar energy in the pipeline for North Carolina. The success of Duke's recent solar RFP is just one indicator of that potential.
Apr 23, 2014
Critics of renewable energy sometimes claim it competes for valuable agricultural land. But what if you could have your cake and eat it too?
Apr 16, 2014
Sustainable oyster farming offers the promise of reliable income in coastal communities. It may also help revive wild stocks, and even clean up coastal waters in the process.
Apr 8, 2014
At a recent TEDx event at Elon University, Eric Henry explained the high cost of cheap clothing, and how a network of North Carolina businesses are building something better.
Apr 3, 2014
Built from reclaimed materials, the Honeysuckle Tea House hopes to be a space for promoting resilience, both at the individual and community level.
Mar 27, 2014
Two young NC farmers explain the challenges they face in learning the business side of farming, and in gaining access to capital and land.