Business ¬ Sustainability

The recently completed Barret, the Honors College Academic Complex, includes sustainability features such as solar panels, an organic rooftop garden, and a grey water reuse system. Credit Daniel Cavenaugh/ASU
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Sustainable Education

by jfornara | March 16, 2012 | Comments Off

Nation’s First School of Sustainability Calls the East Valley Home   By Selena Larson   From coffee shops to contractors, companies across the country are focusing new efforts around building sustainable business models and practices. As more companies create and…

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For businesses, sustainabilty measures can improve the bottom line.
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Seeing Green by Going Green

by jfornara | March 5, 2012 | Comments Off

by Stephanie R. Conner Craig Hughes was looking to do something to improve his company’s environmental impact.   “We are in an industry that burns a lot of fuel and by nature, is not a green industry,” says Hughes, CEO…

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Southwest Ambulance employees in front of the RETS ambulance.
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Southwest Ambulance debuts solar-powered fleet

by msterling | January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

By Holly Walter   Arizona has long been known for advanced solar technology, abundant renewable energy resources and virtually non-stop sunshine.   Because solar makes so much sense, Rural/Metro’s Southwest Ambulance became the first ambulance company in Arizona to install…

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