http://www.igpn.org/ en Copyright 2012 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Social Media, women are earning, spending, and influencing spending at a greater rate than ever before. In fact, women account for $7 trillion in consumer and business spending in the United States, and over the next decade, they will control two thirds of consumer wealth. Women make or influence 85% of all purchasing decisions, and purchase over 50% of traditional male products, including automobiles, home improvement products and consumer electronics. For further information, please visit Social Media.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/women_are_earning_spending_and.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/women_are_earning_spending_and.html Topics Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:23:18 +0000 Taptu Guardian Environment. Although its user interface needs some improvement for a better reading experience, it is worth downloading.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/featured_iphone_app_taptu_guar.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/featured_iphone_app_taptu_guar.html Topics Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:19:55 +0000 Bio Architecture Lab succeeds in building a new kind of energy company from designer bacteria and a low-cost process for harvesting seaweed. The key is a genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli bacterium, which can break down the sugars in brown seaweed, or macro-algae, to produce ethanol, according to new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. Read The New York Times article.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/unlocking_seaweeds_nextgen_cru.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/unlocking_seaweeds_nextgen_cru.html Topics Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:43:40 +0000 green gifts.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/green_gifts_for_every_occasion.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/green_gifts_for_every_occasion.html Topics Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:48:34 +0000 The Guardian article.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/economic_fallacies_is_it_time.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/economic_fallacies_is_it_time.html Topics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:39:03 +0000 Interactive slides The New York Times article 1 The New York Times article 2 ]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/organic_yes_sustainable_not_al.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/organic_yes_sustainable_not_al.html Topics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:24:48 +0000 A selection on Flickr. Read The New York Times article.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/a_photographic_blast_from_the.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/a_photographic_blast_from_the.html Topics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:12:02 +0000 Part One Part Two]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/biomass_and_electricity.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2012/01/biomass_and_electricity.html Topics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:15:59 +0000 EPA statement - The New York Times Green Blog on this issue - Cleaner Power Plants ]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/12/epa_issues_limits_on_mercury_e.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/12/epa_issues_limits_on_mercury_e.html Topics Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:44:23 +0000 three unique websites to help support public authorities in implementing sustainable procurement: - The Sustainable Procurement Resource Centre; - the Procurement Forum; - and the relaunch of the Procura+ Sustainable Procurement Campaign website.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/12/iclei_website_renewal.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/12/iclei_website_renewal.html Topics Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:08:49 +0000 Toyota Boshoku Co.'s concept vehicle T-Brain is displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye) Green cars rolled into the spotlight at the Tokyo auto show as Japan's automakers look to fuel efficient technology to reinvigorate growth after tough times. The showcase for Japan's pillar auto industry was holding its preview for media on Wednesday ahead of opening to the public on Saturday. Plug-in hybrids and electric cars are centerstage at the Tokyo Motor Show -- reflecting both how green cars are growing in popularity and the low profile of foreign automakers at the event. Read the Boston Globe article.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/green_cars_in_spotlight_at_wan.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/green_cars_in_spotlight_at_wan.html Topics Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:04:17 +0000 the Guardian UK article.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/paper_towels_least_green_way_o.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/paper_towels_least_green_way_o.html Topics Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:35:40 +0000 Picture credit: Leah Nash for The New York Times Yet, virtually alone, the Center for Biological Diversity is breaking the taboo by directly tying population growth to environmental problems through efforts like giving away condoms in colorful packages depicting endangered animals. The idea is to start a debate about how overpopulation crowds out species and hastens climate change — just when the world is welcoming Baby No. 7 Billion. Read The New York Times article. ]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/breaking_a_long_silence_on_pop.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/breaking_a_long_silence_on_pop.html Topics Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:56:13 +0000 Photographer: E.on/Page One Aerial photography over Aspley and Broxtowe areas of Nottingham showing the mass installation of solar panels onto residents houses. Image shows houses around Fenwick Close (centre) and Coleby Road area of Broxtowe with the panels on the roofs. The Guardian UK article. ]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/mass_solar_installation_in_not.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/mass_solar_installation_in_not.html Topics Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:18:58 +0000 EU GPP website along with a shorter summary document aimed at policy-makers and others who may not have a detailed knowledge of procurement or GPP.]]> http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/buying_green_handbook_2nd_edit.html http://www.igpn.org/news/2011/11/buying_green_handbook_2nd_edit.html Topics Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:10:42 +0000