“The business of America is business.” That quote from Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth president of the United States, continues to define America and the way Americans tend to be viewed. It’s part of our cultural identity, but I...
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Despite all the talk about green interior design, there's a long way to go before we live with furniture and household items that are actually biodegradable. A truly green sofa ought to be disposable via the compost heap in your own garden by the time you're done with it, don't you agree? That's the central argument in the Cradle2Cradle philosophy. Unlike durable design, C2C is the real...
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Before we get into the nitty gritty, let's make sure we're all clear on what a carbon offset actually is. In its most simplified form, a carbon offset is a commitment that 1 metric ton of C02 equivalent has been prevented from entering the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. Whew. Feel free to read that again if you need to. The offset can come...
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Despite all the talk about green interior design, there's a long way to go before we live with furniture and household items that are actually biodegradable. A truly green sofa ought to be disposable via the compost heap in your own garden by the time you're done with it, don't you agree? That's the central argument in the Cradle2Cradle philosophy. Unlike durable design, C2C is the real...
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