My father, who in retirement has become a little bit of a student of green business, sent me an article from last month’s portfolio.com’s Viewpoint section written by President Clinton’s Labor Secretary Robert Reich. He wanted to know what I thought. I think Reich is a bit clueless. Reich’s comments suggest that corporate social responsibility [...]

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Lately, many politicians and stakeholder groups, on all levels, have jumped on the   green-jobs band wagon and have realized that Connecticut has great potential to nurture and grow these types of jobs.  From the Governor to civic groups, many interested parties realize that funding should go to introducing students to environmental sciences and economics, and [...]

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To honor historic preservation and one of America’s greatest leaders, today Hartford based United Technologies (UTC) announced that it’s Sustainable Cities grant program has helped to fund the completed rehabilitation of Lincoln’s Cottage and the opening to the public of the President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument.  The $15 million project will allow the [...]

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As green buildings become the norm throughout the country and here in Connecticut, industries that support real estate development are developing strategies and products that complement and promote sustainable design. One industry, the insurance sector, has quickly learned the benefits of green construction.  Yesterday, Auggie V sat down with Scott Hye, vice president at Hilb, [...]

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I am always fascinated how companies that produce products that are not deemed “so green” can develop innovative solutions to remain competitive in the new economy.  Firms such as Xerox or Mohawk Fine Papers, whose purpose for being relies on the use of paper, have introduced eco-solutions that address environmental stewardship while allowing the companies [...]

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Much of the Connecticut green news lately has been about various towns debating and establishing various green standards.  For instance, Bloomfield recently established green building codes for school construction before the state law takes affect in 2009 and Stamford took advantage of a new law that will allow the city to establish an energy zone [...]

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