Three Squares Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Women In Green Forum, an inaugural event bringing women in the sustainability field together to further their work in developing future solutions to the environmental crises facing our planet.

The Women In Green Forum will highlight women’s impact and influence on the environmental arena, promote the innovative and emerging sustainable products offered by green companies and gather a renowned group of female champions in the green movement to discuss opportunities and lessons for women ready to make the shift into a career in sustainability. In this first ever forum, women leaders in the energy, technology, transportation, consumer product, professional service and nonprofit sectors will gather for a two-day conference that will include general sessions, breakout sessions, a tradeshow, a ride and drive with alternative fueled vehicles, an “Eco Chic Runway” fashion show, film screenings and more.

Three Squares and its affiliates are looking forward to bringing an extensive network of sustainability partners together in creating a unique opportunity for women to celebrate their pivotal role in shaping the green movement. Visit our website for more information about the Women In Green Forum at www.womeningreenforum.com.

UPCOMING GREEN BUILDING DESIGN WEBINAR (FREE)
30 minutes
Monday, November 16th – 7:30 am – 8:00 am PST

TOPIC: Navigating LEED Career Options

Three Squares Inc. presents this interactive introductory webinar to help guide you through the most popular questions relating to the new LEED version 3. Topics include:

LEED Green Associate (GA) vs. LEED AP
The career path for LEED consultants
Recent legislation’s impact on green job creation

Presenter:
Paras Nanavati, Associate AIA, LEED AP
Paras Nanavati brings six years experience in the construction industry as an architectural designer and a green building expert. He has an extensive background in all aspects of environmental planning, sustainability, and its implementation in the creative process. Mr. Nanavati earned his Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc and also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Physics from the University of Mumbai.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/623980840

[This introductory webinar is the first in a series of Green Building Design Webinars offered by Three Squares Inc.]

“Quantya brings Swiss engineering and style to the electric vehicle marketplace at a time when the world is focused on finding solutions to battle climate change.  We’re thrilled to work with Quantya on capturing a slice of the $14.6 billion U.S. motorcycle market,” says Three Squares President Jaime Nack.

Quantya combines Swiss ingenuity and attention to quality to deliver electric transportation based on lithium polymer battery technology and a proprietary Battery Management System (BMS).  Quantya’s current production line features 3 types of electric motorcycles designed for recreation and street usage.  Quantya’s research and development lab in Switzerland is also testing proprietary technologies on other types of vehicles (electric cars, trucks and ATVs) in order to market Quantya’s components to  electric automobile manufacturers who rely on lithium polymer batteries, like Tesla Motors.   Quantya has received numerous national and international awards for its engineering and design prowess and continues to receive support from the Swiss Office of Energy.

all electric motorcycle

http://www.quantyausa.com

Quantya Rider Video Link

After back-to-back meetings at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in Diamond Bar, CA, we walked outside to snap some photos of the sporty new Mini E plug-in models charging in style via the solar-powered charging station.  BMW has leased a few of these vehicles to the City of Diamond Bar.

Can’t wait to get on this lease list. BMW, reserve one for Three Squares Inc. please!

http://repoweramerica.org/us/rallyforcleanenergyjobs

We are looking for volunteers for the Green Team at this important rally/concert for Clean Energy Jobs during the G20 in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up today!  Email us today to sign up via our Contact Us page.

The Alliance for Climate Protection’s Repower America campaign, the United Steelworkers and the Blue Green Alliance will conclude their Clean Energy Jobs Tour with a rally in Pittsburgh on September 23rd. The Jobs Tour, a month-long campaign with more than 50 events in 22 states, is highlighting how a transition to a clean energy economy will create jobs while reducing harmful carbon pollution and breaking our dependence on foreign oil.

The event will include performances by rock legend, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Grammy-award winning country singer, Kathy Mattea; Big Head Todd and the Monsters, local rock favorites, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, and the Pittsburgh Gospel Choir.

We have heard a lot about biochar lately and find that many are confused about whether this charcoal (yes, a word which includes “coal”) can really be a good thing.  This article by The Economist does a great job of explaining how biochar enriches the soil while reducing GHG emissions:

http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14302001&fsrc=rss

Check it!

An example of signage for a compost system – great job!

Sweet Green  – Dupont Circle, D.C.

(photo courtesy of Aleza Remis)

On a recent business trip to D.C., we opted to stay in Dupont Circle at the Hotel Madera (a Kimpton Hotel).  We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by their sustainability practices and wanted to share them with you.

http://www.hotelmadera.com/

Enjoy the video clip below:

Hi all,

We wanted to share a few photos from the Green Tech Connect Forum in addition to the video – enjoy!

Ariane