Housing | Art Summary. Iowa City is scheduled to receive another habitable art installation from the Moen Group. Constructed of mostly recyclable materials similar to those used in an Apple computer, such as metal and glass, the structure will reflect the sky and other natural surroundings. It will also reflect sunlight — creating a net gain of ambient… Continue reading Iowa City to Receive Habitable Mixed Media Art Installation from Moen Group
Tag: sustainability
Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012
Environment Summary. The Sustainable Operations Summit is the premier forum for leading organizations to share best practices that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. The 2012 summit will bring together some of the world’s brightest minds in sustainability in New York City during Earth Week to share innovative approaches to reduce our impact… Continue reading Sustainable Operations Summit – New York City – 2012
Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City
Effective Living | Activism > Environment Summary. In 2010, Curitiba, Brazil was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award which was set up to recognize cities and municipalities which excel in sustainable urban development around the world. “The City of Curitiba shows maturity in their understanding of sustainable city development – both regarding policy and implementation.… Continue reading Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City
Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City
Effective Living > Iowa City City Flipping. The term flipping a house refers to buying a home that’s in need of repair, fixing it up, and then selling it at a huge profit or simply enjoying a beautiful like-new home that cost you much less than what it’s now worth. Flipping a city is like… Continue reading Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City
Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Activism Summary. In tough economic times, it’s even more essential to achieve the greatest value from money spent on defense and national security. A nation’s armed forces and military personnel must be fully trained and equipped to meet modern threats to national security. The threats we face today are like none we’ve ever faced before. For… Continue reading Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Movies and Films about Sustainability and Environmental Issues
Activism > Environment Summary. This document offers a directory of movies and films about sustainability and environmental issues. In addition to the featured movies below, GreenPlanetFilms.org offers more suggestions. The 11th Hour: Turn Mankind’s Darkest Hour Into It’s Finest – “Environmental documentary 11th HOUR resides at the polar opposite of escapist summer fare its mission to firmly confront… Continue reading Movies and Films about Sustainability and Environmental Issues