Opportunity Squared- Have a High-rise?
Own a high-rise with a lot of windows, say built within the past 30 years? There are tremendous sustainability opportunities in these buildings as they get renovated. In an Harvard Business Review article, Paul Hawken shares an example of a 200,000 square foot window-clad high-rise on its 20 year renovation. This is part of the Opportunity Squared series from Opportunity Sustainability℠. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Opportunity Squared Series – a sustainable business idea a day – squared
Opportunity Squared: In this Opportunity Sustainability℠ series of articles we will explore the cascading sustainability opportunity effect of changing one thing or one behavior while becoming sustainable. See the triple-bottom-line breakdown of the cascading opportunities. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Biomimicry, Sustainability, and the Future
Excerpt – What struck me in Dave’s posting was his observation that “Innovation shouldn’t always be about inventing something entirely new, more often it’s about discovering something entirely old.” Sustainability is the same. Nature is by its own virtue – sustainable. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Never Let Them Forget $4/gallon Gas?
A response to an often hailed environmentalist questions: How do we prevent the country from forgetting $4+/gal of Gas? Short Answer: We don’t have to “remind” them nor raise taxes to “force” the issue. I present three thoughts. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
Are Bio-Plastics Sustainable?
Are biodegradable plastics sustainable?
Short answer – No, not in their current usage. They are a “less bad” alternative in terms of consumable bioplastic uses (disposable cutlery, cups, plates). It has some seriously bad implications if the disposal is not monitored properly.
My biggest concern with bio-plastics is the “monstrous hybrid” dilemma. When we blend natural with synthetic we create monstrous hybrids.
CSR / Sustainability Consulting
& Green Innovation Advocacy
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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