by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog
To B or not to B… that is no longer the question! SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 10 /CSRwire/ – Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 361 today to spur the creation of high quality jobs in California through benefit corporations. The legislation, introduced by Assembly member Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), creates a new class of corporation in California called benefit corporations that are legally required to pursue the creation of a material positive impact on society and the environment, while meeting higher standards of accountability and transparency. Current law requires corporations to prioritize the financial interests of shareholder over the interests of workers, communities, and the environment….click here for the full press release from B-Lab (the creators of the B Corp concept). …UNTIL NOW, CALIFORNIA B-CORPS HAVE EXISTED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS (NOT A LEGAL STRUCTURE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE). THIS IS GREAT NEWS FOR THE WORKFORCE, GREAT NEWS FOR “CONSUMERS”, GREAT NEWS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, GREAT NEWS FOR BUSINESS…THIS IS TRULY GREAT...
by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog
AlterECO awarded GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! by the Sausalito Sustainability Commission THANK YOU...
by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
Please join us at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary on Saturday, April 21 9am-1pm Where: Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon (map) Description: Saturday, Apr 21, 9am-1pm Celebrate Earth Day by bringing your family and friends for a morning of naturalist led explorations, bird watching, restoration and clean-up. We will be providing information about bay and bird conservation as well as the research at Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Help make a difference and connect with our beautiful bay and uplands. Even the wildflowers should be out in full force to brighten the day! Activities are appropriate for all ages, including young children. All restoration participants are asked to sign a waiver, for youth under 18 a waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a re-useable water bottle, wear appropriate clothing and close-toe shoes. FREE EVENT. RSVP:...
by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog
A wine that you enjoy takes on a splendiferous complexity of flavor when sipped in an environment that harmonizes with your delightful personality, honors your caring values, & nourishes your beautiful energy. Add friends/family & celebrate the sweetness of life! Let’s pour! * other superb pairings with AlterECO’s bamboo kitchen cabinets include (but are certainly not limited to): cheery family; fun friends; fresh, local, organic fruits, veggies, herbs & dairy; fresh wild salmon; fair trade coffee & chocolate; a loving pooch; a good read; a day off; AlterECO entertainment center, bath cabinetry, etc.; a thoughtful telephone conversation while sipping organic tea (or – back to that...
by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Blog
When shopping for new cabinetry, people often look to balance visual appeal with their concern for the environment and their desire for durability. A choice for green cabinets that is rapidly gaining popularity is Bamboo—a rapidly renewable resource! In its recent interpretation as an engineered panel, bamboo demonstrates a sleek, modern sensibility that—together with its naturally warm tone & subtle texture—makes a beautiful combination for cabinetry. Bamboo has over 1,200 species and is actually a type of grass, not a wood. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing woody plants in the world and can grow up to 24 inches or more per day, one-third faster than the fastest growing tree. The “moso” bamboo used for cabinets is one of the most ecologically-responsible alternatives to hardwood. It matures within 3 to 5 years, unlike hardwood which can take decades to regenerate. Bamboo remains intact when the stalks, known as “culms” are harvested, and its extensive root system allows for new “shoots” to grow immediately. The regenerative aspects of Bamboo make it an ideal sustainable choice for construction, whereas wood harvested from hardwood trees can contribute to deforestation and soil erosion. A well-managed forest will ensure that trees are harvested and replanted responsibly, but, sadly, areas (including massive tracts of the Amazon) continue to be clear-cut or otherwise poorly managed. Current estimates indicate that we are losing an area of forestland equivalent to a football field every second (NRDC). The value of Bamboo as a building material continues to grow as the global supply of traditional hardwood diminishes. Bamboo can actually help to control soil erosion; it works to stitch...
