Wind turbine installations have many communities perplexed about the complexity of the installation.

The theme of this year's conference from Business for Social Responsibility is "Sustainability: Leadership Required," and offers a chance to connect with more than 1,300 business professionals

It is the executive forum for the world’s alternative automotive industry. This Conference is more than a series of ideas, more than an investor symposium. It is a platform for the industry to talk about growth, development and opportunity, as well as, investment, return and solutions.

This Meetup in Mountain View, Calif., offers a discussion of data center efficiency from a facilities-management perspective.

The Sustain ’08 management conference will provide plastics companies with the knowledge and tools they need to view sustainability as a strategy toward reducing costs, eliminating waste and marketing responsibly — all while maximizing profitability.

These exciting workshops for industry professionals, teach water and energy conservation techniques and provide the latest information on new technologies in the industry to help reduce water and energy usage and increase “green” awareness. Adapted from Australia curriculum, the proven courses have already helped retrain over 1500 plumbers in the US.

The summit will be a groundbreaking event for members of the foodservice industry to obtain valuable information on attainable, measurable and sustainable business practices.

The Green Computing Policy Think Tank provides a unique, close-to-home opportunity for vendors and users to work together on the creation of a strong environmentally friendly computing policy for change.

Hawley Peterson & Snyder (HPS) Architects designed the interior architecture for the first Gold LEED Building in California and remains on the forefront of sustainable design, transforming 1960s and 1970s manufacturing and office buildings into exciting, sustainable workplaces for today’s innovative organizations.

AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every sector of higher education in the United States & Canada to come together to demonstrate how colleges and universities can lead the way to a sustainable future.

Join us for a one-day conference exploring Environmental Health Sciences and Green Chemistry and how these fields connect.

Going Green has become a tool that organizations of all sizes and industries have come to rely on to build corporate citizenship and increase bottom-line results. At this event in Arlington, Va., you will learn more about the steps you can take to increase awareness and support of your green efforts.

The University of Michigan invites the community to attend a free presentation. The lecture – “The Business Response to Climate Change: Solutions and Challenges” is co-sponsored by the Climate Savers Computing Initiative at U-M (CSCI @ U-M) and the Literature, Science, and Arts Energy Futures themed semester.

Climate change is a growing issue confronting business. Banks will teach attendees top-notch business strategies that bring financial incentives and lower greenhouse gas emissions hurting the environment.

If you cannot attend, watch the event LIVE at the following Web site: http://umtv-live.rs.itd.umich.edu/mais/mais111108.asx

November 12-13 at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco – A hands-on event dedicated to helping build greener businesses. Whether you are a new or established green business or looking to green your company this is the one conference to attend. Find out more at www.coopamerica.biz.

The event from Point Carbon and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change will involve key decision makers in the forthcoming U.S. Administration and Congress and provide participants with a fresh analysis on climate policy and carbon markets in North America.

Co-op America’s Green Business Network brings its seventh Green Business Conference to San Francisco, November 12-13, 2008 at San Francisco’s beautiful Hotel Whitcomb. The conference runs just prior to the Green Festival, November 14-16, which is the largest green consumer event in the US. The conference offers a plethora of speakers, workshops, business-to-business networking, and numerous green marketing opportunities.

This year’s theme focuses on how to grow and build an authentic green business. In this climate of all things green as Jeffrey Hollander, Seventh Generation CEO, says, “When it comes to green business, this conference is as good as it gets… the best collection of green business leaders you’ll meet anywhere.”

Attendees will learn what they need to build and lead an authentic green business. Successful green business leaders with extensive experience share their insights into the state of the green marketplace, and provide marketing and financial models for successful businesses.

Plan to attend IABC’s Communicating Social Responsibility Conference 12–13 November at the Marriott Brussels in Belgium. An indispensable event for communicators, this best-practice conference features Europe’s leaders in CSR communication and authentic case studies that demonstrate companies conducting business responsibly to better the planet, their communities and their employees’ work environments.

This 1 hour workshop can save you thousands of dollars annually. Cost: $20 Information on funding for green businesses, green certification, and how to market to the green niche market and increase profits. This workshop will help you develop a green plan to increase profits without additional spending. Green B2B marketing and B2C advertising startegies.
Information packed hour not to be missed. Limited Space call now to reserve your seat.

Short course in practical management tools for greening any organization.

November 12-14
NBIS Green Business Boot Camp: Burt Hamner, Principal of Cleaner Production LLC, delivers his popular sustainable business intensive. This two day intensive includes site visits and networking with key industry leaders, as well as comprehensive instruction and customized industry intelligence. Unique resource CD-ROM for participants includes all reference materials plus outstanding software programs for financial analysis, sustainability planning and reporting. This program is designed for anyone wanting a fast and thorough introduction to the technical tools for managing a high performance operation. See Flyer with program and registration details: http://www.nbis.org/documents/GreenBusinessBootCamp.pdf

This November, join industry, government, and business professionals at the 12th Annual Chemical Management Services (CMS) Conference. CMS is an innovative approach to chemical supply chain management used by manufacturers to cut chemical cost, use and environmental impact. This unique forum features progressive case studies, emerging international trends, and applicable dialogue about chemical management.

Utilizing high-tech information systems and performance-based contracts to drive down costs and improve productivity, CMS has become a best practice across numerous industries. This year's conference features closing plenary speaker Joel Makower, a leading expert on business, the environment, and the bottom line.

Hear about low- and no-cost solutions for small businesses looking to reduce operating expenses, increase revenue and stay competitive.

These exciting workshops for industry professionals, teach water and energy conservation techniques and provide the latest information on new technologies in the industry to help reduce water and energy usage and increase “green” awareness. Adapted from Australia curriculum, the proven courses have already helped retrain over 1500 plumbers in the US.

Does the company you work for have a sustainability strategy? Do they understand how the business will be affected by the increasing costs of natural resources, increasing challenges of the younger workforce, increasing demand for greener supply chains and products, or how they’re going to compete with international market forces? These are some of the challenges that will be addressed in the HR Leadership Forum’s conference, “Creating a Sustainable Organization: Optimizing People, Planet and Profits” on Nov. 13. Speakers include Sharon Orlopp (photo), SVP of Sam’s Club People Department, with responsibility for 105,000 employees.

For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.hr-leadership-forum.com/sustain/

The use of landfill gas (methane) as a renewable, green energy source can save a county space in the local landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and generate power for homes and businesses.

These exciting workshops for industry professionals, teach water and energy conservation techniques and provide the latest information on new technologies in the industry to help reduce water and energy usage and increase “green” awareness. Adapted from Australia curriculum, the proven courses have already helped retrain over 1500 plumbers in the US.

Nov. 14-15, 2008
AmericasMart
240 Peachtree Street N.W. Building 3
Atlanta, GA 30303

Attend the region’s most diverse display of eco-friendly products and services, and hear experts share how to live a green lifestyle. Experience eco-friendly food, apparel, cosmetics, household, furniture and lawn and garden products. Learn about green businesses in the water, energy, transportation, remodeling, recreation, and green-financing industries. Attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations. Join in the family fun and activities, and learn how to live a green lifestyle. Children can participate in a bicycle-recycle relay and a Nike shoe throw, and they can see how Nike turns recycled shoes into basketball and tennis courts. They also can attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations to learn how to make compost.
Attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations. Free and open to the public. Visit www.enviroexpousa.org or call 770-517-0447.

Nov. 14-15, 2008
AmericasMart
240 Peachtree Street N.W. Building 3
Atlanta, GA 30303

Attend the region’s most diverse display of eco-friendly products and services, and hear experts share how to live a green lifestyle. Experience eco-friendly food, apparel, cosmetics, household, furniture and lawn and garden products. Learn about green businesses in the water, energy, transportation, remodeling, recreation, and green-financing industries. Attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations. Join in the family fun and activities, and learn how to live a green lifestyle. Children can participate in a bicycle-recycle relay and a Nike shoe throw, and they can see how Nike turns recycled shoes into basketball and tennis courts. They also can attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations to learn how to make compost.
Attend UGA Coop Extension Service gardening demonstrations. Free and open to the public. Visit www.enviroexpousa.org or call 770-517-0447.

Join the National Hydrogen Association for a one hour webinar on what is most critical to the development of a national hydrogen infrastructure. Speakers include: Catherine Dunwoody, CA Fuel Cell Partnership; and Britta Gross, General Motors.

On America Recycles Day, November 15, Nokia will sponsor a take back event that makes it easy to properly dispose of unwanted electronics. Los Angeles area residents can stop by the Home Depot Center in Carson (18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, Calif., 90747) from 10:00am to 4:00pm to drop off unwanted electronics, such as antiquated mobile devices, TVs, VCRs, computers, computer equipment, telephones, gaming devices and more.

The 2008 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference is the second annual conference focused on understanding the nature of individual and organizational behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate our transition to an energy-efficient and low carbon economy.

When seeking to reduce energy consumption, help the environment and save taxpayer dollars, what better way to start than by examining the performance of a county’s buildings?

Tuesday November 18, 2008
5:30-7:30 p.m.

After untangling a persistent debate about pricing greenhouse gas pollution through a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system, featured speaker, Dr. Hummel, will engage members of New Voice of Business with discussion of these core questions:

--How have the designs for high-stakes climate policy proposals evolved in the last year, and what is the latest on Capitol Hill, in the courts, and in California?
--Where are the current platforms for negotiation, and which elements in the architecture of a climate policy proposals are most critical to business, and in particular to cleantech and green business interests?
--Who are the major forces in the field, and how can New Voice of Business members weigh in at the table?

Pre-registration is required, please register at:
http://www.newvoiceofbusiness.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Calendar.eventDet...

EcoTuesday is a forum for sustainable business leaders to come together to network, collaborate, and engage in a structured environment. EcoTuesday events include an interactive dialogue and feature visionary speakers from the sustainable business world. During the introduction circle, participants share one sentence about their business and a passion or interest around sustainability, which facilitates focused networking efforts for the rest of the evening.

EcoTuesday is a forum for sustainable business leaders to come together to
network, collaborate, and engage in a structured environment. EcoTuesday
events include an interactive dialogue and feature visionary speakers from the
sustainable business world. During the introduction circle, participants share one
sentence about their business and a passion or interest around sustainability,
which facilitates focused networking efforts for the rest of the evening.

The guest speaker in November is Mike Hannigan, co-founder of Give Something Back, the Oakland-based office supply company that competes successfully with big-box retailers and donates more than half of their profits to charity.

These exciting workshops for industry professionals, teach water and energy conservation techniques and provide the latest information on new technologies in the industry to help reduce water and energy usage and increase “green” awareness. Adapted from Australia curriculum, the proven courses have already helped retrain over 1500 plumbers in the US.

Overview

Chemical Policy and Regulation is Changing - Is Your Company Ready? This three hour workshop will provide attendees with the information they need to understand the changing nature of chemicals management and provide practical information for complying with the rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

EU REACH
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of CHemical substances program (REACH) began implementation on June 1, 2008. REACH is a major reform of European Union chemicals policy, affecting all global supply chains that produce and use chemicals. The aim of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. The expected benefits of the program will come gradually, as more and more substances are phased into REACH.

One key requirement of EU REACH is an obligation to "pre-register" the chemical substances that make up consumer products. This must be completed between June 1, 2008 and December 1, 2008 in order to take advantage of special transitional arrangements (or "phase-in" period) for chemicals currently on the EU market.

California's Green Chemistry Initiative
The California Secretary for Environmental Protection established a Green Chemistry Initiative to develop policy options for implementing a green chemistry program. Two bills signed by the Governor during the last legislative session, AB 1879 and SB 509 build on this initiative and contain provisions to implement two of six key recommendations from the upcoming Green Chemistry Initiative - Phase Two Report to be released later this fall.

AB 1879 establishes authority for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to develop regulations that create a process for identifying and prioritizing chemicals of concern and to create methods for analyzing alternatives to existing hazardous chemicals. It also allows DTSC to take certain actions following an assessment that range from "no action" to "restrictions or bans." The bill also establishes a Green Ribbon Science Panel made up of experts to provide advice on scientific matters, chemical policy recommendations and implementation strategies, as well as ensuring implementation efforts are based on a strong scientific foundation. Moreover, it expands the role of the Environmental Policy Council, made up of the heads of all California Environmental Protection Agency boards and departments, to oversee critical activities related to the implementation of the green chemistry program.

SB 509 creates an online Toxics Information Clearinghouse, a web-based database, to increase consumer knowledge about the toxicity and hazards of thousands of chemicals used in California every day.

To register please click here: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=47...

The 2008 Green Career Fair is an opportunity for University of Miami students and alumni to connect with environmental organizations or companies with a Green initiative looking to fill internship and full time positions

INSTRUCTOR Dr. Peter Borden is a leading technologist with Solar Business Group of Applied Materials. Course: 1st of 3 Seminars, PV Systems & Apps.

The Climate Registry will bring together Northeast State governmental leaders to discuss regional climate policy and opportunities in a North American context.

Columbia Business School's 4th Annual Marketing Conference is focused specifically on green marketing initiatives and strategies. Register at www.mac-conference.com

The 3rd Annual Green Career Conference offers practical tools for finding and getting your dream job, as well as insider perspectives from industry experts and more.

Highland Craftsmen Inc looked to Mother Nature’s own perfect cladding, bark and now uses it to side homes and commercial buildings, naturally. "Bark acts as a suit of armor against the world by protecting the tree from insects, disease, storms and extreme temperatures" (ncforestry.org). The bark was once a waste product and is now reclaimed from the forestry industry as a high grade siding. The siding requires low embodied energy to produce, is maintenance free, has no chemicals additives, uses no water to manufacture and can last up to 80 years. Simplicity is Genius. (www.barkhouse.com)