The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce which is located in Contra Costa County, California has launched a formal Going Green program for their members.
If you have any questions or would like to join the program please contact:
Patty Lugton
Walnut Creek Chamber
(925) 934-2007
plugton@walnut-creek.com
www.Walnut-Creek.com
by GBC on Wednesday April 14, 2010
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The only constant in global climate is change. Man’s impact on climate can be debated until the cows come home, which is a subject I’d like to address in this article. But wherever you come down on this issue, the preservation of our environment is an extremely important endeavor. We need clean water, breathable air and safe food. We are supposed to be stewards of the earth, but we haven’t done a very good job. Unfortunately our attempts at cleaning up the environment have been counterproductive in many cases. In a strange way there is humor in some of the techniques put in practice by our “best and brightest” scientists. Let's get to the cows.
The Telegraph from the U. K. had a series of interesting articles on the study of cows and their production of methane gas. Methane gas is considered a potent greenhouse gas said to be 20 times as potent as carbon dioxide, although methane gas tends to get less attention.
Cows have a unique system of four stomachs and their cud is called “rumen”, hence the term “rumination”. A cow’s slow digestive system makes the bovine a key producer of methane gas. The latest from the scientific community is an interesting and perhaps even ridiculous experiment. Scientists connect plastic tanks, almost as large as the cow itself, to the back of cows in order to collect methane gas. Forget how they hook it up, but aside from looking ridiculous, this huge tank on top of a cow could present a danger to smokers in the vicinity. I wouldn’t be surprised if each farm involved in this experiment would be required to have a fire marshal on the premises.
Argentine researchers claim that the methane from cows contributes 30% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Since Argentina is one of the largest beef producers in the world with more than a few cows grazing contently on pampas grasslands, this could be an explosive situation.
Some scientists are putting cows on a diet of clover and alfalfa instead of grain. This is said to reduce methane emissions by 25%. Other scientists are breeding cows that burp less to reduce greenhouse gas and global warming. So far no one has thought to put Beano in the feed bins.
If cows are this bad for the environment, perhaps we have the answer to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are huge. Methane gas is explosive. One lightening strike would do it. But it may not be all bad news when it comes to the hapless cow. Chinese scientists say that livestock may be good for the environment, because cows grazing on grass lands may reduce nitrous oxide, which is another greenhouse gas. This gas is produced in grasslands where happy cows graze.
You may be familiar with nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas used by dentists. I remember sharing this stuff with my dentist friend. We were both laughing until he drilled the wrong tooth. And could it be that Laughing Cow cheese comes from those giggling cows exposed to nitrous oxide? I’m getting carried away here…
Obviously more research is required on the subject of methane gas. In the meantime enjoy your burger, but spit out the lettuce.
by Ralph Higgins
ralphhiggins.com
jralphhiggins@gmail.com
by GBC on Thursday March 11, 2010
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Currently the Going Green Location system is accessed by Chamber of Commerce staff on behalf of members. Soon this system will be available directly by members so that they can keep the public posted on exactly what they are doing to go green. If you are a member and have a question about this system please CONTACT US.
by GBC on Thursday March 11, 2010
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The Baker County Chamber of Commerce represents more than 240 businesses that support our community with goods, services, and jobs. If you are new to this area, we have information available to assist you as you settle into our community. If you are already established in our community, we invite you to stop by and let us know what we can do to help Baker County continue to be the place where people want to live, work and play.Soon you will see participating members showcased right here through the Green Business Chamber of Commerce.
Posted on Tuesday January 12, 2010
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Posted on Monday December 21, 2009
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What We Do For Donors
The Feather River College (FRC) SIFE program provides students with an array of business development skills that are used to improve commerce for our member businesses and increase the awareness of the importance of being wise custodians of our planets resources.
We support business enterprise and offer our business supporters with a great deal of benefits.
These benefits include our Going Green Program that helps our participating businesses message their services professionally through the Internet and promote their commitment to going green with a full plane designed to save money through energy conservation and recycling programs.
Who We Are
Feather River College Club students leverage their classroom experience, the expertise of their faculty advisor and business advisory board, and the resources of their university to develop projects that empower people to live better lives.
Their projects address a variety of topics, such as market economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal success skills, environmental sustainability and business ethics. Rather than mandating a uniform set of projects, teams are encouraged to work within the framework of these topics while adapting their approach to the diverse needs of people in different communities. They help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success, equip the unemployed with skills to find productive employment, teach families how to gain financial security, and bring economic development to struggling neighborhoods.
The result is a program that is global in scope and purpose with the flexibility and responsiveness of a community-based organization.
The culmination of the Club program is an annual series of competitions that provide a forum for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges. Teams compete first at the regional and national levels, then at the international level when the national champion teams from each country meet at the Club World Cup.
When all is said and done, Club teams' projects benefit the students as much as communities they serve, and a healthy spirit of competition helps focus students’ talents and builds a culture of excellence.
Leadership and Careers
Our leadership and career initiatives are designed to foster an environment for personal and professional development among the participants as the placement of students and alumni with companies that support Club.
Career Connections
The Club program prepares university students for the real world by challenging them to address real world problems today. As Club students go about the process of organizing their team, developing community outreach projects and participating in a series of competitive events, they develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills that set them apart from the average university student. It’s the reason so many top companies have identified Club as a leading source of effective, responsible business talent.
Our career connections initiatives are intended to enhance the connection between Club students and alumni and Club donor companies. These initiatives are typically organized at the national level, and depending on the country, involve a variety of activities such as career fairs held in conjunction with Club events, online job postings, career publications and other exclusive content and resources.
Leadership Connections
Club activities and events take place all over the world and provide ideal opportunities for the students, faculty and executives that participate in Club to interact. Our leadership programs are developed to further improve upon this connectivity and provide even greater opportunities for Club participants to connect, collaborate and learn from one another. One of the most popular of these programs has been the Top-to-Top and Top-to-Future-Top series. The Top-to-Top Forum allows corporate leaders to participate in roundtable discussions about relevant business topics while the Top-to-Future-Top Forum extends the format by including student leaders in the discussion.
The Feather River College (FRC) SIFE program provides students with an array of business development skills that are used to improve commerce for our member businesses and increase the awareness of the importance of being wise custodians of our planets resources.
We support business enterprise and offer our business supporters with a great deal of benefits.
These benefits include our Going Green Program that helps our participating businesses message their services professionally through the Internet and promote their commitment to going green with a full plane designed to save money through energy conservation and recycling programs.
Who We Are
Feather River College Club students leverage their classroom experience, the expertise of their faculty advisor and business advisory board, and the resources of their university to develop projects that empower people to live better lives.
Their projects address a variety of topics, such as market economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal success skills, environmental sustainability and business ethics. Rather than mandating a uniform set of projects, teams are encouraged to work within the framework of these topics while adapting their approach to the diverse needs of people in different communities. They help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success, equip the unemployed with skills to find productive employment, teach families how to gain financial security, and bring economic development to struggling neighborhoods.
The result is a program that is global in scope and purpose with the flexibility and responsiveness of a community-based organization.
The culmination of the Club program is an annual series of competitions that provide a forum for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges. Teams compete first at the regional and national levels, then at the international level when the national champion teams from each country meet at the Club World Cup.
When all is said and done, Club teams' projects benefit the students as much as communities they serve, and a healthy spirit of competition helps focus students’ talents and builds a culture of excellence.
Leadership and Careers
Our leadership and career initiatives are designed to foster an environment for personal and professional development among the participants as the placement of students and alumni with companies that support Club.
Career Connections
The Club program prepares university students for the real world by challenging them to address real world problems today. As Club students go about the process of organizing their team, developing community outreach projects and participating in a series of competitive events, they develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills that set them apart from the average university student. It’s the reason so many top companies have identified Club as a leading source of effective, responsible business talent.
Our career connections initiatives are intended to enhance the connection between Club students and alumni and Club donor companies. These initiatives are typically organized at the national level, and depending on the country, involve a variety of activities such as career fairs held in conjunction with Club events, online job postings, career publications and other exclusive content and resources.
Leadership Connections
Club activities and events take place all over the world and provide ideal opportunities for the students, faculty and executives that participate in Club to interact. Our leadership programs are developed to further improve upon this connectivity and provide even greater opportunities for Club participants to connect, collaborate and learn from one another. One of the most popular of these programs has been the Top-to-Top and Top-to-Future-Top series. The Top-to-Top Forum allows corporate leaders to participate in roundtable discussions about relevant business topics while the Top-to-Future-Top Forum extends the format by including student leaders in the discussion.
by Richard Scully on Wednesday December 02, 2009
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If you are a Chamber of Commerce executive and looking for the ultimate in Going Green automation for your members then we might want to suggest visiting our Chamber Nation website.Please CLICK HERE to learn more.
Posted on Tuesday December 01, 2009
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We are proud to announce the release of the Green Business Chamber of Commerce nation-wide network of Chambers of Commerce throughout the country.Going Green is not only a big deal for most businesses, but to be able to promote their position locally through their own Chamber of Commerce... then without extra effort promote themselves on a national basis through the Green Business Chamber solves a lot of complex marketing issues.
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