Practical Environmentalism

"A house can have integrity, just like a person" - Ayn Rand -  Practical Environmentalism is strategic and transformational environmental stewardship that adds tangible value in the effort to be more responsible. It doesn’t matter if the organization practicing it is a household, a business, a state, regional or national government.

History’s Lesson: Sustainability Requires Everyone in the Trenches

“Our republics cannot exist long in prosperity. We require adversity and appear to possess most of the republican spirit when most depressed.” - Benjamin Rush -

Sustainability Is a Team Sport

"You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle." - Bill Peterson - I wouldn’t recommend following that directive. In fact, I am not even sure how it can be accomplished. But, it is relevant. Here’s why:

Citizenship 101 - Part 1

Part of my role at FedEx is to lead the development of our Global Citizenship Report (GCR). Hopefully, you have seen this report and have been able to review some of the many initiatives that we participate in and track. The report is broken down into four main “pillars”. 1. Economics & Access 2. Environment & Efficiency 3. Community & Disaster Relief 4. People & Workplace

A New Year’s Resolution: Lose the Bulk

“Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.”  - Author Unknown Everyone who has ever made a New Year's resolution to slim down, raise your hand.  Losing weight is one of the most common resolutions every new year. But how about losing bulk?  That's a way to make the environment healthier. Let me explain.