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Dyson Design Chief: “I’m Not Really An Environmentalist” And How Green Engineering Fails *
Dyson, the eponymous company of UK billionaire James Dyson, released its first vacuum, the DC01, in 1993. Shortly thereafter, the company released a model that has since been forgotten, it was called the Recyclone. Made with recycled plastics and colored with organic pigment, the Recyclone was meant to be a “green” vacuum, one that appealed to the worldly interests of some of Dyson’s upscale share of the vacuum market.
10 Green Lessons from the Sustainable Operations Summit
Last week I attended the Sustainable Operations Summit in New York, where I had the chance to hear many interesting and smart people, from President Bill Clinton to Amory Lovins, talk about the green economy. The summit, which got some attention due to its refusal to let Dogwood Alliance participate because the organizers were afraid it will lead to a confrontation with YUM! Brands’ representative, provided some very interesting insights about business and sustainability.
How a holistic view of buildings can cut energy use and costs
Not only are energy-efficient buildings cheaper to run, but they also can be healthier -- and can even help companies attract employees and shareholders. That was the message from green building experts at a recent sustainability conference in New York. "A green building is an efficient building," said Lisa Shpritz, senior vice president and operations executive for Bank of America. "It is a healthy and efficient place to work."
