"The Green Buffalo" is a 2024 short documentary, approximately 20 minutes long, produced by Patagonia Workwear and directed by Joel Caldwell. Monika McClure also served as a producer.

The

"The Green Buffalo" is a 2024 short documentary, approximately 20 minutes long, produced by Patagonia Workwear and directed by Joel Caldwell. Monika McClure also served as a producer.

The film focuses on the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota and their innovative use of industrial hemp to create hempcrete. This sustainable, low-energy building material offers a better-performing alternative for construction. The title symbolizes hemp becoming a vital resource for the community's housing and well-being, much like the historical role of the bison.

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on how companies—and their customers and stakeholders—are integrating sustainability into their business agendas. Sustainability has evolved from "doing good" to addressing risk, building resilience, and fostering innovation.

The meeting also celebrated the 2012 successes of businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and unveiled Partners in Project Green's new strategic direction. Simultaneously, a convergence of technologies is enabling companies to accelerate efficiencies and create new products and services.

For further insights, order Joel Makower's latest book from Amazon.com or visit your local bookstore. This text was published on September 4, 2013.

Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to

Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to mitigate climate risk. This panel will highlight innovative public-private solutions, discussing how businesses, governments, and communities can collaborate for greater resilience.

Panelists include: Joel Beauvais (U.S. EPA), Pam O'Connor (City of Santa Monica), Harriet Tregoning (U.S. HUD), and Kate Dineen (NY Governor's Office of Storm Recovery).