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January 6, 2010 (Providence, RI) - The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living has officially launched the Sustainable Business Network of Rhode Island, a network of locally owned businesses, service providers and community organizations committed to building a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable Rhode Island for future generations.

The objective of the Sustainable Business Network (SBNRI) is to connect, support and promote Rhode Island owned and operated businesses. All bu… Continue

Providence, RI. With one eye focused on the local economy, and the other on the Green Economy movement, Tomás Alberto Ávila presents a workshop on “Green Entrepreneurship, The biggest opportunities of the 21st century.” The free workshop takes place as part of the first annual Providence Sustainability Festival Saturday September 26, 2009, and will offer Innovative Actions of a Green Entrepreneur that will help you take advantage of the fast growing Green Economy.

Ávila is a Certified Sustainab… Continue

Tomás Alberto Ávila

The notion of a green economy economic activity by companies and customers in the form of products, services, and business models that promote economic growth, reduced environmental impacts, and improved social well- being — gathered steam in 2008. One key driver: the U.S. presidential campaign, the first ever where both major-party candidates discussed accelerating investments in alternative energy, electric vehicles, a “smart” electric grid, and, not insignificantly, the g… Continue