June 18, 2010 – With more than 2.5 million LED Lighting bulbs sold abroad in 2009, the World’s best-selling LED bulb is now available for purchase in the United States and Canada. North American Pharox LED lighting partner, Kuuala, have opened up an exclusive online promotion for an instant 50% rebate for each Pharox bulb [...]
A Kuualafied company, a term created by Kuuala, describes a business that is aware of the importance of employing eco-friendly principles to reduce its impact on the environment. In an industry that is notorious for its carbon footprint and hazardous chemicals, one company’s creative approach to sustainability represents commitment and leadership that is truly refreshing. [...]
From May 27th to 29th, 2010, over 20,000 designers, architects, retailers, and visitors are expected to attend the 22nd annualMontreal International Interior Design Show (SIDIM) at Place Bonaventure in downtown Montreal. Kuuala, one of the sustainable exhibitors at SIDIM, is providing LED lighting for the recently added Green Building section of the show. Montreal, QC May [...]
Celebrities can lead extravagant lifestyles, but actor Ed Begley Jr.’s electric bills total only $300 or $400 — a year. The star of the Planet Green channel’s “Living With Ed” prides himself on living “off the grid,” for the most part. He’s able to do so by running his home on solar power and only [...]
There are a lot of definitions of sustainability out there, probably the most well know and widely adopted one is from the Bruntland Commission of the United Nations – “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. That’s a hard [...]
It is no secret that networking is the way to build up your practice, expand your options, and talk your way into that new job, especially if you are in a career transition. I believe, however, in the law of diminishing results. And crass attempts at outreach will eventually burn that bridge to the greener [...]
I abhor receipts. For years I’ve always had an oversized wallet, which looks impressive until you realize it’s full of receipts, not cash. I try to be diligent about purging them. Sometimes I take them out, stuff them in an envelope, which gets lost in my desk . . . and of course, the one [...]
Moving your company to a more sustainable, “carbon neutral,” or “green” policy is a bold, cost-saving, and difficult shift for your firm and employees. Several factors can throw your plan awry, including: Unengaged employees resisting such a change. A misguided or inefficient allocation of resources. Poor communication throughout your organization. If you and your company [...]
Are you looking to go green? It can be difficult to get started in the green direction. Here are 4 easy steps to help map out your journey and get the most out of your sustainability initiatives. 1. Find out how green you are right now. If you are planning to improve upon or begin your [...]
So, as the process goes, people are instructed to be more green, eco-friendly, and earth-loving. However, most of the time, those instructions are not supplemented with replacement solutions, leaving you to do the research, which is no easy task. Here are 10 simple ways to green your home along with the eco-responsible solutions that will get you [...]