sustainable

Mar 24, 2014

FORUM EXPLORES CHINA’S CLEANTECH OPPORTUNITIES

As China declares a "war on pollution", investors and entrepreneurs across the Globe are paying attention. A forum at Duke University will explore the challenges and opportunities for cleantech in China. 

Feb 24, 2014

GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: TARBORO ELECTRONICS PLANT RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Keihin Carolina System Technology, already recognized as a Green Factory by Honda, becomes only the second company in NC to achieve ISO 50001 certification for energy management. 

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 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. 

Dec 18, 2013

TINY HOUSE CONFERENCE PROMOTES LIVING LARGE IN SMALL SPACES

Discussion of green building often focuses on solar panels and high-tech insulation. For some, however, the real trick is simply living small. 

Dec 4, 2013

GREEN ROOF INDUSTRY PUTS DOWN ROOTS IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM

Green roofs are getting popular on sustainably designed new construction. But a renovation in downtown Durham proves that old buildings can support a living roof too. 

Nov 26, 2013

A GREEN-BUILT MCDONALD’S SHIFTS THE FAST FOOD PARADIGM

A sustainably designed McDonald’s in Cary strives for LEED Gold, and altered perceptions. 

Nov 12, 2013

FROM VACANT BUILDING TO ENERGY EFFICIENT CHARTER SCHOOL

A new, green built charter school is born in East Durham on the site of a once-derelict 48,000ft public school building. 

Nov 7, 2013

HOW A RALEIGH-BASED ACCELERATOR IS NURTURING DISRUPTIVE NEW IDEAS

From waterless toilets to home energy efficiency solutions, the Cherokee-McDonough Challenge nurtures innovative green start-ups. Dr Christopher Wedding of Cherokee Investments makes the case for why this matters.