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Behold H&M’s new green collection

March 21st, 2012 admin No comments

toilet brush

By Sarah Laskow

H&M’s business model — selling cheap clothes that either disintegrate or fall out of fashion quickly — doesn’t exactly fit into the “buy less stuff” model of sustainability. But they’re still trying to sell eco-consciousness, in the form of “bonded recycled polyester,” which usually serves as jacket lining, apparently.


This one’s probably the cutest of the bunch, but we are afraid of what “bonded recycled polyester” feels like up close.

Thanks to pressure from groups like Greenpeace, the company is working to pollute less and recycle more. Check out a few of the dresses from the 2012 H&M Conscious “Glamour” collection but before you click buy, ask yourself is “Would I buy this nonsense at all if it didn’t have an eco-friendly halo around it?”


“Will you wear a toilet brush if we call it sustainable?”

You can wear green and go green in this dress, as long as you’re one of the 3 people in the world who can pull off this weird color.


This one has a removable skirt, so you can live your dream of wearing a gimmicky Project Runway challenge, before losing the detachable part in your closet and throwing it out two years later.

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Data Collection Technician (Evening/Night Shift) – Part-time or Full-time / Sagewell, Inc / Woburn, MA

February 15th, 2011 admin No comments

Sagewell, Inc/Woburn, MA

Operate data collection equipment in a vehicle (SUV) during the Evening/Night Shift. Technician will be accompanied by experienced driver. Data collection must be completed between 7:30 pm and 6:00 am. The position is available to both full-time and part-time technicians. The data collection vehicle will follow scheduled routes throughout Massachusetts. Shifts will usually begin and end in Woburn, MA. The position is a short-term position ending around April 30th, with high potential for permanent day shift position after April 30th.

Sagewell, Inc. is a rapidly growing clean-tech company with headquarters in the Boston area. We use sophisticated technologies to analyze the energy efficiency of buildings and interactive online systems to deliver analysis reports. We are a team of experts with a drive to create the largest energy savings program in the US. We have a positive working environment, with a focus on creating cutting edge solutions that make an impact. We are located in newly built, energy efficient, LEED-Gold certified offices.

Position requirements:
• Operate a computer (Windows 7 operating system)
• Ability to operate a vehicle navigation system
• Regularly review the quality of data collected, assess proper focus of images and make adjustments to the equipment, in order to achieve high quality results
• Ensure and maintain that data capture system remains fully operational and properly mounted
• Transfer data collected following each shift to the Route Manager
• Communicate best practices and lessons learned to other team members

Qualifications:
• Enjoys being in vehicle
• Ability to remain alert throughout the night
• Professional demeanor
• Team player who works well with others
• Self-motivated with ability to solve problems
• Must have a valid driver’s license (no driving required)

Compensation:
Hourly rate, plus bonus based on quality

Send resume to jobs@sagewell.com. Local candidates only. No recruiters.


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Seed Collection Coordinator / Wildlands Restoration Voluntee / Boulder, CO

February 2nd, 2011 admin No comments

Wildlands Restoration Voluntee/Boulder, CO

Job Announcement Date: February 01, 2011
Position Title: Seed Collection Program Coordinator – Boulder (Seasonal Position)
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers seeks a seasonal Seed Collection Program Coordinator (SCPC). The SCPC’s primary role is to manage and engage volunteers in WRV’s seed collection program. Additionally, the SCPC will assists with outreach and marketing activities, provide logistical support for our trainings and events, and provide administrative support to our other professional staff and volunteers in the WRV Boulder office. Duties include: Managing the WRV Seed Collection Program (eleven small evening projects and four three-quarter day weekend projects), recruiting volunteers, project management, correspondence with volunteers; coordinating with Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and City of Boulder Staff; recording project stats, data entry; tabling at outreach events; managing groups; providing support for projects and training events; and more. WRV is a lean and highly effective organization. Everyone works together as a team, within a dynamic work environment, pitching in where needed to meet organizational needs.
Knowledge and Skills Desired:

• Experience in natural resource management
• Experience in successful project management
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to juggle several tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Including speaking in front of groups
• Experience in marketing and community outreach helpful but not required
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Proficient with windows environment, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), databases, and comfort with technology
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience
• College degree preferred but not required
• Strong teamwork skills – Specifically leading a couple small teams of volunteers simultaneously
• Botany and/or Seed Collection Experience preferred.
Personal Qualities Desired:
Self-motivated, flexible, energetic, enthusiastic, initiative, good interpersonal skills, professional, responsible, able to meet deadlines, detail oriented, willing to work evenings/weekends as needed, committed to public land stewardship, interest in volunteerism and service, and a good sense of humor.
Wages and Term: $11.50 to $13.50 per hour commensurate with experience. This is a 40 hour per week position, but other arrangements may be considered. Desired employment period is May 23 – November 14, 2011, but other arrangements may be considered.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to: jarret@wlrv.org. Only complete applications will be reviewed and applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

ABOUT WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS (WRV)
WRV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in Boulder, Colorado, with a field office in Fort Collins. Our mission is to foster a community spirit of shared responsibility for the stewardship and restoration of public lands. WRV connects people with nature and promotes community-based involvement in the care of public lands. We engage volunteers in a wide variety of hands-on ecological restoration and other land stewardship activities. Through our restoration efforts, volunteers see the positive impact they can have on our public lands and develop a deep love of the places they have helped to heal. For more information, see our website at www.wlrv.org.


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