Category Archives: Greener Companies

Keeping Sustainability in Context

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Rich

Apologies for the long absence. As some of you might have guessed, it has been a busy summer with things here at CGC, and it has been a struggle to keep up with my daily responsibilities.. For my first post … Continue reading →

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Chinese Management Rare Earth Metals

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Rich

6 months ago when it became clear that China was going to act in a manner that defended its reserves or rare metals, it provided an opportunity perhaps the first public discussion on the fact that our reliance on these … Continue reading →

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Driving Sustainable Consumerism

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Rich

With a rising level of awareness about the role of consumers in the overall environmental picture rising, it would make sense that we would not only begin seeing studies about how consumers felt about green, and whether or not they … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Sustainability News

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Rich

Annual Summit of China Green Companies to be held on 22nd in Chengdu The Annual Summit of China Green Companies 2010 and Chengdu Forum of Business Leaders sponsored by China Entrepreneur Club and Chengdu Municipal People’s Government will be held … Continue reading →

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Shanghai EXPO Lessons Rub off on Suzhou

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Rich

Suzhou Expo follows green path of Shanghai

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‘Green’ production making inroads in China

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Rich

A new shade of green is gradually sweeping across China’s export manufacturing industry, one that took a while to take root. Companies are riding the environment-friendly wave. Pressure from the national government and tightening regulations in overseas markets are compelling … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Environmental News for February 2009

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Rich

1. Chengdu promised: to give “one hour to the world” On February 1st, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) announced that the Municipal Government of Chengdu had promised on January 29th that it participate in the activity of the … Continue reading →

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Visiting Shanghai’s Tongchu Organic Farm

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Rich

Located in Songjiang, Tongchu ‘s farm is about an hour’s drive from downtown Puxi and quite easy to get to. Driving southwest and once you leave the downtown freeways and roads the agricultural fields are suddenly noticeable and a contrast … Continue reading →

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Get Out of Shanghai and See Something Greener

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rich

Cultural China has put up a page for those of you looking to get out of Shanghai for a day of greener activities. Countryside Tours of Shanghai lists 10 different spots that all look family friendly (a few farms, couple … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Farm. Tony’s Farm

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Rich

Tony’s Farm is located in Nanhui district and by car is just over an hour from downtown Puxi . It’s a large scale commercial operation with 280 acres of organic vegetables surrounded by other farm and agricultural land. Unlike some … Continue reading →

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