The Great Reset (an excerpt): Time & Cognitive Surplus
Pre-Amble: This is a follow up to Twitter, transparency, and CSR I thought I’d post an excerpt from an article that I’ve been working about “the great reset” that is going on in the world. It is germane to the discussion of consumer / social media / and the impact on sustainability for individuals, families and even business.
Biomimicry Opportunity: Pollution Study via Energy Conserving Robotic Fish
Biomimicry in action. Looking toward nature to find new solutions for sustainability, design, systems. Scientists using shape, movement, and communication patterns to solve pollution discovery. How does nature approach similar business challenges that you have? How does nature use systems to find easier “cost effective” solutions? What are the opportunities for sustainability in biomimicry?
Biomimicry Opportunity: A New OS Series
Biomimicry Opportunity: In this Opportunity Sustainability℠ series of articles we will explore sustainability opportunities being found in using biomimicry and bioneering. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Opportunity Squared: How much is your garden worth?
Why bring up gardens in a business website? We bring it up because gardens represent interesting sets of paradigm shifts for home economics and business: burden to opportunity; obscure notion to practical choices; and unexpected opportunities from being practical. It is opportunity in sustainability. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
CSR implications of a Game-Changing TED Gadget
Excerpt- What are the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) impacts of a new electronic device shared at this year’s TED conference? If we have true instant access to contents, ratings, business history, demonstration, etc when we shop – how will that impact our buying decisions. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Rethinking – Saltwater Energy
There is a new idea afoot in the Netherlands these days and they have an opportunity to take advantage of it. The idea is generating saltwater power by a process called reverse electrodialysis. Is this a new clean energy? Is this taking a threat and turning it into an opportunity? Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Green Products In This Economy
Green Products are they a boom or bust in this economy? That is the question of many in the green business industry. A new consumer research report from Mintel brings a mixture of both dampened growth and an optimistic future with some cautionary words. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Rethinking Waste: Tube and check shoes
Above + Below London has been rethinking waste streams. This shoe manufacturer has rethought and repurposed old London Underground seat fabric, car tires, and leather checkbooks to create a hip, trendy, and truly eco-conscious footwear. This is part of the Rethinking Waste series from Opportunity Sustainability℠. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Rethinking Waste: Another R word – Repair
In the vein of Reduce Reuse Recycle there are a plethora of other R words to use in being sustainable. Repair is a great one. In many respects it takes the original three and combines it into one. This is part of the Rethinking Waste series from Opportunity Sustainability℠. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Rethinking Waste: Have some cocoa with your coal
Lindt Chocolate Company is experimenting with their “waste,” a by-product of the chocolate manufacturing process – cocoa bean shells – to reduce emissions and or provide a cleaner fuel source for local power plant. This is part of the Rethinking Waste series from Opportunity Sustainability℠. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
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Matthew Rochte, LEED AP
Experienced, operations- based sustainability
and corporate responsibility (CSR) consultant, working with company management to navigate and realize the
opportunities in taking their company green and growing sustainably.
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