Next Forum in Ipswich at EBSCO Publishing!

Sustainability Forum Spotlights Sustainability in the Town of Ipswich with Tim Collins of EBSCO Publishing

What:         Special Sustainability Forum this month will meet at EBSCO Publishing in Ipswich on Wed., Dec. 5, 2012. Our guest host will be Tim Collins, president and founder of EBSCO Publishing.

Focus:        Ipswich is one of the oldest towns in the US. It has long-standing connection to its beautiful resources, notably its river and salt marshes. Located prominently downtown is EBSCO Publishing, a major North Shore business with a noted commitment to sustainability.

President Tim Collins has been the driving force behind the reduction of EBSCO Publishing’s environmental footprint, instituting many new cutting edge policies, such as the conversion of EP’s entire fleet to hybrid vehicles, the installation of over 400 solar panels and electric car charging stations, as well as the distribution of over 150,000 green bags throughout the North Shore.

When:        Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Coffee begins at 8 a.m.; presentation at 8:20.

Where:       EBSCO Publishing

                  Riverside Conference Room

                  10 Estes Street

                  Ipswich, MA 01938          

RSVP:        Forum meetings are free to members of the NSTC; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.

The Sustainability Forum is a special interest group within the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC).  Its active membership is dedicated to the understanding and promotion of clean-technology and sustainable practices within our region.  Monthly meetings offer lively discussions and special guests. Visit:  http://northshoretechcouncil.blogspot.com/

About the North Shore Technology Council

The North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit technology trade association with a mission to build a community for collaboration and advancement of technology industries in northeastern Massachusetts.

For more information call John Coulbourn at 508-277-7356 or email: john@IpswichRiverMedia.com

Oct. 3 Forum Examines Commerical Energy Use

Sustainability Forum Discusses Commercial Energy Use

Featuring Panelists from Cummings Properties & Cleantech Start-up SES

What:         North Shore Technology Council’s Sustainability Forum on Wed., Oct. 5, takes a close look at commercial energy issues. Featuring Sustainability Manager Gary Gresh from the Cummings Properties and President Paul Laskow of Save Energy Systems.

                  (Note: November 7 the Forum looks at Residential energy use)

Focus:        Combined annual energy costs for U.S. commercial buildings and industrial facilities are $202.3 billion. That accounts for 45% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Consider the fact that 30 percent of that energy is used inefficiently or unnecessarily. (Source: EnergyStar.gov)

                  In light of these facts, we’ll take a close look at the commercial industry and energy use. Our guests include:

Gary Gresh, Sustainability Manager, Cummings Properties. Headquartered in Woburn, Cummings leases nearly 10 million square feet of commercial space, representing 82 buildings in 10 greater Boston communities.

Paul Laskow, Founder and President, cleantech start-up Save Energy Systems (SES). SES is focused on reducing the costs associated with HVAC (heating, ventilation and A/C) -- the number one source of commercial energy use.

When:        Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Coffee begins at 8 a.m.; presentation at 8:30.

Where:       Cummings Center

                  Suite 221-E, Bldg. 100

                  Rte 62, Beverly, MA 01915

RSVP:        Forum meetings are free to members of the NSTC; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.

The Sustainability Forum is a special interest group within the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC).  Its active membership is dedicated to the understanding and promotion of clean-technology and sustainable practices within our region.  Monthly meetings offer lively discussions and special guests. Visit:  http://northshoretechcouncil.blogspot.com/

About the North Shore Technology Council

The North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit technology trade association with a mission to build a community for collaboration and advancement of technology industries in northeastern Massachusetts.

For more information call NSTC at 978-335-5234.

Fishing Disaster

Looking forward to hearing from Carl Safina next Wed. at the North Shore Technology Council breakfast.
Timely visit from a prominent scientist focused on sustainable oceans.

Example: Today's headline in the Boston Globe:

Feds declare fishery disaster in New England

It seems that despite restrictions of past years, and the accompanying impact on area fishermen, fish stocks are not rebuilding as expected. 

"The U.S. Commerce Department declared a national fishery disaster Thursday in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for struggling fishermen and their ports.

Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank said the declaration comes amid "unexpectedly slow rebuilding of stocks," which is forcing huge fishing cuts that are jeopardizing the New England industry. And she said her agency had determined the trouble with fish stocks comes despite fishermen following rules designed to prevent overfishing."

It's a politically charged issue. It’s dominant, controversial news in Gloucester, Maine and throughout New England. There's contention on fish counts, remedies and government involvement. Definitely a subject Carl is well acquainted with.

Big Sustainability Month on the North Shore

We had to let you know that there's a worldclass speaker coming up at the North Shore Tech Council September 19. Big month. Rob Day at the Forum on Sept. 5. Dr. Carl Safina two weeks later.

You may’ve seen his "Saving the Ocean" series on PBS.  Or something else. Carl Safina has been profiled in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and on Nightline; National Public Radio; Democracy Now; Bill Moyers’ special Earth on Edge; Martha Stewart; and not least: The Colbert Report.

Safina is author of 6 books and roughly 200 scientific and popular publications, including features in The New York Times, and National Geographic and a new Foreword to Rachel Carson’s The Sea Around Us.

His first book, Song for the Blue Ocean, was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
Eye of the Albatross won the John Burroughs Medal and the National Academies’ Science Communication Award for year’s Best Book.

Voyage of the Turtle was a N.Y. Times Editors’ Choice. So was The View From Lazy Point; A Natural Year in an Unnatural World, which won the 2012 Orion Award.

Safina is founding president of Blue Ocean Institute at Stony Brook University, where he also co-chairs the University’s Center for Communicating Science.

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Next Forum with NE Hydropower

Sustainability Forum on Wed., August 1, presents Michael Kerr, co-founder and COO,
New England Hydropower Co.

Focus:        The New England Hydropower Company, LLC (NEHC) develops, operates and manages small-scale regional and local hydroelectric facilities. It is an innovative approach that reflects the idea that sustainable, renewable energy is important to strong economies and healthy environments.  NEHC has identified small-scale hydropower as a critical facet of a mix of diverse energy sources. Leveraging its expertise in hydro-generation it is developing a regional program of non-invasive--fish and wildlife friendly--electric generation.

Michael C. Kerr— Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer—As Managing Principal, Michael’s leadership has guided NEHC through its founding. Michael has leveraged his experience with venture-backed technology companies for the clean tech, software and industrial product markets to develop NEHC’s model. His extensive research into low-impact hydro in the UK demonstrated its application to the New England region. Michael spent his early career with Shell Oil in London. He has since worked in Europe, the U.S. and Latin America for United Technologies Corporation, Wang Global and Getronics. 

When:        8 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Where:       Cummings Center

                  Suite 221-E, Bldg. 100

                  Rte 62, Beverly, MA 01915

RSVP:        Forum meetings are free to members of the No. Shore Tech Council; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.