Monthly Archives: May 2009

Help Bring Solar Energy to Qinghai

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Rich

A friend from the Qinghai organization Friendship Charity Association has sent me a proposal to bring solar electricty to 400 people in Qinghai. PROJECT PURPOSE/GOAL This Solar electricity generating panel project would provide a reliable source of electricity for Tsanak … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener NGOs | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Penetrating China’s Green Market. Developing a Legacy

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Rich

One of the interesting phenomenon over the last 18 months, as the Cleantech market reached its bubble, was how important it was to have a “China play”. There was a lot of coverage on the issues, a lot of announcements … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener Companies, Greener Tech, Policies and Issues | Leave a comment

Xiamen Elite First to Receive SA 8000 Certification

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Rich

It is not often that I promote the purchase of a product, or the following of a single brand.  I am more of a “use it until it dies” kind of person, however there are times when execptions must be … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener Companies | Leave a comment

The Future of Green Business in China

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Rich

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has released a filming of their recent Event, The Future of Green Business in China. Terry Yosie, President and CEO of World Environment Center and Ye Weijia, head of New Ventures China, discuss … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener Companies, Greener People, Greener Products, Greener Tech, Policies and Issues | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Plastic Bags Run Amoke

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Rich

Seriously.  What is the use of this plastic bags?  It is clearly not strong enough to support the weight should I chose to use the bag as a … bag, and it is clearly not meant to act as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Policies and Issues, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Green Dragon Media Clip: China Urban Billion

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Rich

“China’s Urban Billion” – Episode Teaser from Green Dragon Media on Vimeo.

Posted in Greener Products | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Beijing to Raise Water Prices

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Rich

In what I belive is one of the first steps in teh right direction to relieving the pressure of China’s water table, reservoirs, and Hebei province itself, officials in Beijing are now looking to increase the price of water. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Policies and Issues | Tagged | Leave a comment

Six Deadly Sins of Greenwashing

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Rich

While attending the Ecovane Green Product conference, Chris Tang of Hoffman Agency gave one of the more interesting presentations of the first day.  As the MD of a PR agency in China, and specializing in corporate reputations, she has spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Australia China Climate Change Exchange

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Rich

Last month, at Australia National University, members of China’s and Australia’s scientific community came together to discuss climate change: Australia is one of the largest per capita annual emitters.  Our respective economies are inter-dependent and GHG intensive.  The Australia China … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Looking Backwards for Sustainable Solutions

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Rich

As readers know, one of the key tenants/ pillars of CGC is that athere is more to sustainability than solar panels and hybrids.  It is not that I have anything against them.  It is just that I often feel that … Continue reading →

Posted in Greener Companies | Leave a comment