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Green Business

Mosaic Makes Conservation a Top Priority

May 21, 2010

Mosaic uses printing presses that are capable of eco-friendly printing techniques, such as waterless and UV printing. When you receive a post card, informational brochure or booklet in the mail, you probably don’t think twice about the amount of work that went into the creation of the piece—the designing, the proofing, choosing the paper, making [...]

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Green Office Tips: In-Office Printing and Document Management

May 17, 2010

In the last ‘Green Office Tips’ we talked about going green with your professional publications by choosing a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified printer and environmentally friendly printing techniques. This week we’ll explore how to go green with your in-house printing. There are several options when deciding how to go green with your office’s paper [...]

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Maryland Green Registry Accepting Applications for Leadership Awards

April 23, 2010

The Maryland Green Registry is now accepting applications for the program’s first annual Leadership Awards. “The annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards will highlight innovative environmental practices and successes and inspire others to take similar steps to protect our air and water, while saving money and creating a healthier workplace,” Governor Martin O’Malley said. Maryland [...]

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Video Contest Extends Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 2010

Solar Energy World, a Washington DC/Baltimore area provider and installer of solar panel systems, is extending the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day from one day to 40 with their 40 Day Earth Day Video Contest. Solar Energy World is asking participants to create video that address either “What Earth Day means to [...]

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Green Office Tips: Go Green With Your Publications

April 20, 2010

It is possible to reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact by implementing green practices when it comes to printing your professional publications. Kelly Eldringhoff, Account Executive at Mosaic, a waterless print communication company specializing in commercial, digital and waterless printing, gave us some tips on how you can transform your printing practices: Choose Forest [...]

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Green Office Tips: Reusable Water Bottles Reduce Waste and Costs

April 7, 2010

If you’re looking to cut costs and implement environmentally friendly practices within your office, consider discontinuing the use of single-use plastic water bottles and cups and providing your employees with reusable water bottles or biodegradable plastic cups. As a part of its effort to make greener choices, law firm Whiteford, Taylor & Preston abandoned the [...]

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Q&A with Maryland Clean Energy Center Advisory Board Member Stephen Pattison

January 28, 2010

Stephen Pattison, Water & Environment Vice President for engineering consulting firm Greenhorne & O’Mara, spoke with the Maryland Chamber recently about the upcoming work of the newly appointed Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) advisory board. The Center works to transform the energy economy in Maryland by dramatically increasing the number of clean energy related technical [...]

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American Community Properties Trust Launches Saint Charles Green City Initiative

December 8, 2009

Smart, green, and growing. The master planned community of Saint Charles, Maryland has committed to transform itself into a model 21st century community that encompasses these three aspects through a new green city initiative launched by Maryland-based American Community Properties Trust (ACPT). The 9,100-acre, 40-year old community, which was the second “new town” to be [...]

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Clean Energy in Maryland

November 18, 2009

A panel of experts in the field of renewable energy discussed clean energy in Maryland and the plans and impact of solar, wind, and nuclear projects in the state at the Maryland Chamber Business Policy Conference, on November 5. “Over the last several years we have heard about the threats that are before us, such [...]

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Help Build the Maryland Green Registry

October 21, 2009

Maryland businesses of all sizes are launching unique and innovative programs to make their workplaces and facilities more sustainable. Thanks to the Maryland Green Registry, we now have a place to share these ideas and best practices. The Maryland Chamber encourages you to take a minute to learn more about the Maryland Green Registry. Whether you [...]

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