The Future of Globalization by Jeffrey Sachs
"The Future of Globalization"
Speaker: Prof. Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University
Date: December 10, 2007
Course title: Conceptual Foundations of International Politics
School: School of International and Public Affairs

One of World's Oldest Manufacturers - Faber-Castell

The German company Faber-Castell is best known for its pencils and it turns out hundreds of millions of writing utensils every year. It's also one of the world's oldest manufacturers, dating back to 1761. The family business celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2011.

The count joined his family business more than 40 years ago and is currently the sole managing partner of Faber-Castell. The count joined his family business more than 40 years ago and is currently the sole managing partner of Faber-Castell, a company that manufactures more than 2 billion pencils a year that range in price from a few cents to a budget-busting $250.

 

 

 

Project Shellter for Hermit Crabs by Bre Pettis
Hermit crabs don’t make their own shells. They scavenge their homes. And now, hermit crabs are facing a housing shortage as the worldwide shell supply is decreasing. As a community, we can reach out to this vulnerable species and offer applying MakerBot's digital design skills and 3D printing capabilities to give hermit crabs another option: 3D printed shells.  See article on this project at Txchnologist magazine.

Reflections of a Green Business Pioneer with Yvon Chouinard
Most people think "green businesses" provide or support the use of alternative energy or energy efficient products. Yvon Chouinard recounts how Patagonia grew from a retail climbing equipment business operating out of the back of his van to a successful global business based on sustainability and social responsibility principles. Chouinard and Patagonia's story demonstrates how any business can be a green, sustainable and socially responsible business. Series: "UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability" [5/2011] [Business] [Show ID: 21368]

Growing Farmers by Nathan McFall

After serving as an Environmental Protection Extension Agent teaching farming and environmental education in Africa for two years in the Peace Corps, Nathan found that his passion was in living close to the Earth and in a community where it truly takes a village to move through life well.  

In 2010 in collaboration with Matt Brown, Benjamin Green and Bobbie Brown, Nathan formed Food Waves focusing on producing organic food for the local Portland, Oregon market, they see their mission growing farmers in a movement they call small acre stewardship.

Food|Waves promotes sustainable agriculture as a long-term solution to major environmental issues facing the overall health of the world’s soil, water and people. Our aim is to develop future farmers by providing the technical and financial support necessary to learn how to grow organic food for local consumers.

Videotaped July 2, 2011 by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability with music by Benjamin Bogosian. 

Conservation Adventures and Saving Sea Turtles

Six out of 7 species of turtles are threatened or endangered so how can you help them? Connecting travelers and volunteers to support conservation efforts while having a unique experience, RED Sustainable Tourism, a conservation adventure company in Mexico is referenced in this video by SEE Turtles. SEE Turtles offers sea turtle conservation travel opportunities for families, volunteers, and anyone looking to leave a positive impact.

Ecotourism, sustainable travel, conservation adventures, Mexico, Baha, Turtle Tourism, Sea Turtles, See Turtles, Costa Rica, volunteers, travel, travelers, Trinidad, conservation travel, protection, sea creatures, community conservation, tours, school programs.

Wood from the Hood: Using Urban Wood

This video tells the story of "Wood from the Hood" and a unique approach to reclaiming discarded trees from local neighborhoods. The urban trees are made into flooring, millwork, furniture and accessories for the home and office.

Wood From The Hood produces high quality lumber and other wood products from the Twin Cities area "Urban Forest".  By reclaiming trees in our local area, we can produce high quality products from a sustainable resource and take one more step towards environmentally sensitive building and remodeling. Founded by indy and Rick Siewert this innovative company is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Costa Rica CST Program Save My Planet
Save My Planet host, Stephen Brooks interviews the marketing director of the sustainable tourism in Costa Rica which includes rating hotels including the economic impact on the community

Dave's Killer Bread by Dave Dahl
Dave's Killer Bread is run by Dave Dahl who served 15 years in prison. Dave changed his attitude and now works to change the attitudes of other ex-cons not only by example but also employing them. Dave uses his experience with prison not as a negative, but as a positive, promotional tool for his business and it works. Phil Jefferson interviews Dave and takes a look at his operation.

Glumac Improves Sustainable Design Using Software by AutoDesk
Glumac are a mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering services firm who go out of their way to create innovative sustainable designs. In this short video, hear how Glumac are remaining competitive and capturing todays opportunities by using Autodesk solutions including Revit MEP BIM software to help ensure they create the most sustainable design possible.