Global Green News
Out of the Ruins, A More Sustainable Haiti?
Fortunately, several organization are thinking about this very question (the sustainable rebuilding of Haiti). One of them is Global Green USA, an environmental nonprofit that has taken a leading role in the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This week I asked Global Green President and CEO Matt Petersen about the chances for a sustainably rebuilt Haiti. Here's what he told me... Learn More
'Green' house is Super Bowl bet between New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts
Add a free stay in a "green living" showcase home in either New Orleans or Indianapolis to the list of wagers pending on the outcome of Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. Learn More
New Recyclable Poultry Packaging Packs A Powerful Punch
January 27, 2010. Global Green USA, Mountaire Farms, and Interstate Container announced completion of the conversion of the largest poultry plant in the US to recyclable, wax-alternative boxes, thereby reducing costs and environmental impact, and assisting its customers in cost-effectively meeting their environmental goals. Learn More
New Coalition Aims to Promote Chemical Weapons Disarmament, Nonproliferation
Jan 22, 2010 - Global Security Newswire - Dozens of nongovernmental organizations from around the world are forming an umbrella group to help promote the total elimination of chemical weapons and prevent their use by terrorists. The environmental organization [Global Green USA] helped develop the coalition and will serve as its hub of operations. Learn More
Green Cross International General Assembly
Jan 15-16, 2010. Global Green President Matt Petersen, along with nearly 100 delegates from 23 affiliates, attended the Green Cross General Assembly last week where he presented the Global Solar Report Card. Learn More
Tip Of the Day
Solutions for a warmer home this winter:
Add an insulated blanket of drapes or curtains to your windows with a barrier that keeps the cold out and the heat in.
Pre-heat the bed and you won't have to turn up the heat. Hot-water bottles get the job done.
The doorways and entrance halls are drafty. Stave off the chill from doorways with draft blockers.
