Bjork and Nattura.info Working Towards Sustainability

Bjork teams with Nattura.info to provide workshops meetings in Rehkjavik University. The workshops will focus on the possibilities of start-up and spin-off companies in Iceland in light of a self-sustainable evolution.

In support of this collaboration, Bjork released a new single "Nattura" in October. The single was composed to specifically encourage active support for the Nattura campaign, which aims at collating and providing sustainable and eco-friendly options suitable for Iceland, and generating alternative ways to utilize it's natural resources. All proceeds from the sale of "Nattura" will go towards the Nattura Campaign.

Broadway Goes Green in Collaboration with the Natural Resources Defense Council

ACT I: New Industry-Wide Initiative Commits to Raising Awareness and Implementing Greener Practices both within the Theatre Community and among Theatregoers

In the quest to be more environmentally responsible in the production of entertainment, the Broadway theatre community announced today the launch of BROADWAY GOES GREEN, an industry-wide initiative to reduce Broadway's carbon footprint, adopt environmentally sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness in the creation and presentation of Broadway shows.

In collaboration with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an early goal of the initiative is to assess current practices and to disseminate information regarding greener practices to the Broadway theatre community. All segments of the industry — including producers, theatre owners, designers, managers, design shops and others — have developed goals for the first year of this long-term initiative and have already adopted better practices to enhance Broadway's role as a leader in environmental sustainability. Read more Courtesy NRDC

Focus Green Internationaler Designpreis 2008

Successful participation in design competitions offers companies and design studios a great many advantages, as well as strengthening their market position. Awards are evidence of outstanding innovative strength, and provide positive feedback on the work done in product development. In this way, awards also become quality criteria, for companies and products alike. In addition, they strengthen brand identity, lead to the formation of a positive image, and help to increase motivation internally. Award-winning products generally make a valuable economic and cultural contribution to business and society.

The Baden-Württemberg International Design Award, which is awarded as a government prize, has an unmistakable profile. The "Focus in Gold" and "Focus in Silver" design awards are highly sought after as guarantees of the highest design quality. Every year, contestants are invited to compete for this award with products focusing on a topic that changes from year to year, and that takes it lead from issues that are of decisive topical importance for the business world in general and product development in particular. Read more Courtesy Borawind ag

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