5 Tips For a Low-waste Holiday Season

Going Green with Brown The holiday season is upon us and so is the spirit of giving. A simple way to give back to the environment is to be conscious of your waste production.  A study conducted by Stanford University showed a 25% increase in waste production from the...

The Answer to Supply Chain Woes? Better Recycling

Going Green with Brown Supply chain challenges are top of mind around the world. Material shortages and port back-ups limit goods entering the United States and other countries. There are several factors influencing this, however, a consistent factor is the lack of materials available for the manufacturing process.  Can...

Should Sustainable Energy Sources be Included in Clean Energy Policy?

Going Green with Brown What’s the difference between sustainable energy and renewable energy? While there is some overlap in the definitions, there are also some differences. The differences can impact policy, ultimately affecting how energy infrastructure projects are developed as companies look to maximize feedstocks for energy generation and...

Preserving the Water-Food-Energy Nexus for Sustainable Development

Going Green With Brown Sustainable development and national security have a common nexus based on water, energy, and food. The United Nations has stated the water-food-energy nexus is vital for sustainable development especially as the world population continues to increase. An integrated framework of the nexus is vital for...

Sustainable Energy & the Duck Curve

Going Green with Brown The southwest region of the United States is one of the largest producers of solar energy. This generation of electricity has proven to be a viable source of renewable energy used to offset electricity produced from fossil fuels. As states like California mandate solar on...

Embracing a Circular Economy to Bolster Pandemic Economic Recovery

Going Green with Brown The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a disruptive force in both the global economy and the United States economy. The evidence is clear that the pandemic has plunged the economy into a recession. The International Monetary Fund is estimating a global loss of $2.7...