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The Curious Case of the TerraChoice 2010 Greenwashing Report and EPEAT

Tech Soup

Their TerraChoice Greenwashing Report 2010 finds that 95 percent of green product claims are misleading. There is good evidence that the report itself has become an example of conflict of interest and greenwashing, especially in its omission of the green IT brand, EPEAT.

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2011 NTC Preview: Can Social Networks Create Social Capital?

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Ted Fickes, Electronic Communications Manager, The Wilderness Society (Central Rockies Regional Office) In September, 2008, Green for All , 1Sky and the We Campaign organized a national day of action -- Green Jobs Now -- to demand progress on green jobs and a green economy. In fact, the bar for activism is higher.

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Trainer’s Notebook: The Art of Good Openings and Closings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.” I started with a full-day workshop outside of Auckland called “The Networked NGO in New Zealand,” this workshop was for activist organizations and focused on strategy, measurement, and best practices for managing and implementing social media as a network. Pass the Ugly Doll in New Zealand.

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The Greenwash Brigade

Tech Soup

Greenwashing is the practice of making false environmental claims. They have recently published Greenwashes of the Year 2008 and here are some of their findings: Fiji Water's new green campaign. Greenwash Brigade member Heidi Siegelbaum found that Fiji Water's 'Every Drop is Green' claim to be prime greenwashing.

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The Problem of an Electronics Recycler and False Environmental Claims

Tech Soup

Last week, the Sacramento Bee newspaper published an account of a very prominent electronics recycler, Electronics Recyclers International (ERI), that has been a leader in advocating for responsible environmental practices, while at the same time dumping lots of electronic junk overseas. Much of it was labeled as reusable electronics.

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Interview with Carol Baroudi, Author of Green IT For Dummies

Tech Soup

This piece is part of an occasional series we do at GreenTech to profile leaders in the Green IT field. publication, Green IT For Dummies. There are now many general books on green IT, but Green IT For Dummies remains one of the most readable and practical introductions to the field for people in small and medium sized offices.

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Build Communities to Enhance Your Fundraising Campaigns

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In 2008, the event netted about $18,000. Grassroots.org : Equips nonprofits with the most current resources by leveraging modern technologies and best business practices. The cocktail party had an auction and a raffle. In 2009, Red House 2009 generated $23,000 in donations. Resources List.