LEDs In Chandelier Result In 1700% ROI
LEDs in chandelier pays for itself in 2.6 months and represents a 92% cost savings. A $100 upfront expense saved $1716 over its 3.4 year lifespan. Case Study using LEDs in an apartment complex where the chandelier is operational 24/7 offering a breakdown of all the costs associated with energy, bulbs, and maintenance.
Start At The Exit – O.S. White Paper
New Opportunity Sustainability white paper on the quick ROI available when you switch to LED exit signs. Estimated operational cost savings of 93%.
Of CEOs and CSRs – Response to Ethical Corp article
In Ethical Corporation’s “Sustainability professionals – Prove your worth: How to go from sustainability director to chief executive,” the editor makes an interesting case regarding CSR leaders and their career aspirations. The main thrust being that they need to be “more commercially minded . . . Corporate responsibility teams could do more to articulate a [...]
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.
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: a new series
Rethinking Waste: This Opportunity Sustainability℠ series will look at how companies are rethinking waste to find the opportunities in being sustainable. When I consult on sustainability one of the biggest opportunities for serving the triple bottom line is to look at the waste. All waste can be opportunity. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
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