2013 International CES: Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies

The 2013 International CES show is the biggest trade show in the Americas and includes some of the newest eco-design and sustainable technologies. The show is organized by the Consumer Electronics Association and takes place in Las Vegas from January 8 to January 11. Last year 156,000 people attended CES 2012. The show is huge covering almost 2 million square feet of booths and exhibits. CES is not open to the general public and is intended for people in the consumer electronics industry. For those who cannot or will not attend here is a summary of some of the environmentally oriented gadgets at this year's show.

Eastman Kodak Company Kodak: EasyShare S730 Digital Frame The KODAK EASYSHARE S730 Digital Frame allows you to share your pictures anywhere in your home, thanks to the rechargeable battery. Easily navigate and explore up to 8000 pictures.

Eastman Kodak Company: EmberCeptor computer and AV series are 'world first' fully automated power saving devices suitable for all computer and audio visual applications and setups.

Kadence Designs LLC:  Klipsch is the exclusive USA licensee/distributor of LightSpeaker A combination LED light and wireless amplified loudspeaker that screws into an edison socket. Allows for distributed audio through out a home or office up to 12 speakers/lights.

LG Electronics USA:   LG Electronics 47-inch LE8500 Full LED Slim LCD HDTV, LG's 47-inch wireless-ready Full LED Slim HDTV offers a seamless design combined with an energy saving technology including local dimming, environmentally friendly and recyclable materials and LG's Intelligent Sensor function.

OmniMount: OmniLite Series™.  OL200FT Engineered and packaged with the environment in mind, OmniMount's OL200FT has an efficient dual-function design and is perfect for eco-conscious consumers looking for an extra large flat panel mounting solution.

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd: USB Smart Surge Protector USB Smart Surge Protector is an innovative product which is designed for energy conservation and provides easy & efficient way to manage power outlets and stop stand-by power waste.

Technologies Samsung Electronics America, Inc.: Samsung 30" Free-Standing Induction Range The Samsung FTQ307 free-standing induction range provides consumers with a new choice for cooking that offers rapid heat, precise controls, cool-to-the-touch features, easy cleaning, and exceptional value.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.:   Samsung 700Z. AMOLED Digital Photo Frame Innovative digital photo frames features AMOLED display with 4GB internal memory, Bluetooth for content sharing and can also double as Mini Monitor via UbiSync (video over USB).  

America Samsung Reclaim(TM): The Samsung Reclaim is the first eco-centric phone in the U.S. made from bio-plastic material, extracted from corn. The Reclaim is designed with environmentally-responsible components and fully recyclable packaging.

Sanyo North America Eneloop Bike: The SANYO eneloop synergetic hybrid bicycle incorporates a novel, environmentally friendly drive system that brings a new consciousness and sensation to the bicycle experience.

Sharp Electronics Corporation:  The 52-inch AQUOS LED Liquid Crystal Television (the LC-52LE700UN AQUOS LED LCD TV) offers the lowest power consumption of any available 52-inch LCD TV. Sharp's UltraBrilliant LED System provides superior picture quality and enables significant environmental benefits.

Torrent, Inc.: SureConnect(TM) HDMI Cable. Innovative cables offering maximum performance through patented connection technology while eliminating the lead, phthalates, PVC and halogens common to other cables. The perfect balance of technology and sustainability.

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2013 International CES: Smartphones and Eversense 2.0

CES Las Vegas is the world's largest consumer electronics show and there are many technologies on display that can help to minimize our footprints. Smartphones are a ubiquitous part of our lives, however more than half (65%) of the time these phones are being used for purposes other than communications. Increasingly smartphones are becoming interfaces to services. They are now handheld computing tools that can serve our energy and environment needs. This includes everything from monitoring our energy use to calculating our carbon footprints.

One stellar example of a new home energy management system is Eversense 2.0, it uses your phone to turn lights turn off and adjust the thermostat, it can even set your alarm.

Allure Energy introduced EverSense 2.0 at CES. The goal of this device is to automate home energy management in a way that is simple and fun. EverSense 2.0 is an Interactive Home Environment that users can easily setup and manage automatically.

EverSense is but one example of a number of intelligent thermostats. What sets EverSense apart is its ease of use. A mobile app connects your smartphone back to your home and allows you to set triggered events based upon location. So, for example, as you approach your home the thermostat can turn on, enabling you to turn it down when you are not there. This system can also be used by all family member through multiple devices which can be paired with the system.

For those concerned about privacy the release does expressly indicate your location and info is never sent to the cloud, it remains secure on your smartphone.

SyncPads can also allow you to do things like shut down all lights when the phone is placed on your night table.

EverSense is also looking to the future. In an era of increasingly frequent extreme weather events, EverSense intends to incorporate a weather application including animated radar.

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Three Solar Power Events (June 2012)

Solar Investment Forum 2012 in Munich On the 13th of June a solar investment forum will be held in Munich, Germany. Returning for its 5th year the 2012 Solar Investment Forum is an official Side Event of Intersolar Europe which will bring together leading experts from across the solar sector for a day of unrivalled networking and the opportunity to hear about the latest financing opportunities and developments in the solar sector. For more information or to register click here.  

Solar Technology & Markets: An Investor's Guide in Johannesburg On the 18th of June a solar investment conference will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This event is an independent 1-day guide to solar resources, technologies, economics and market trends. For more information or to register click here.  

Solar South Africa On the 19th and 20th of June a conference on solar energy in South Africa will be taking place in Johannesburg. This event is the ideal forum to get up-to-date with the latest industry news and developments, network with your peers and make the contacts you need to get ahead in this exciting new market. For more information or to register click here.

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Three Wind Power Events in London (June 2012)

Global Offshore Wind 2012 in London: On the 13th and 14th of June a conference will be held on wind energy in London, UK. This event is the world's first truly global offshore wind energy conference and exhibition. For more information or to register click here.  

Introduction to Wind Resource Risk in London: On the 25th of June a conference will be held Green Power Academy in London, UK. This one day conference will address the introduction to the economics, practical challenges and technological solutions to quantifying and mitigating wind resource risk. For more information click here.  

WindComms 2012 in London: On June 27th WindComms 2012 will be taking place in London, UK. This is the first and only meeting place for PR, public affairs and comms professionals to discuss how to meet challenges head-on and ensure the future success and sustainable growth of wind power in the energy mix. For more information or to register click here.

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The Mediterranean City Conference: An Integrated Approach to Climate Change Adaptation (Event)

On June 25-27, 2012 at the Sheraton Downtown, Los Angeles an event will be taking place on Mediterranean cities and climate change. Although countries across the Mediterranean regions may have differing developmental priorities, the urban centers face similar challenges. The Mediterranean City Consortium will work to collaborate and develop integrated climate change adaptation strategies and seek to share resources, technology and information for regionally relevant responses.

The Mediterranean City Conference will address the integrated issues common to Mediterranean cities with workgroups gathered around the following six interrelated topics:

• Water: Resilient Water Management Strategies for a Changing Climate
• Energy: Transitioning to an Energy Efficient and Low Carbon Future
• Biodiversity and Open Space: Building an Ecological City
• The Built Environment: Designing Healthier Communities
• Public Health: Preparing People for Their Future
• Governance: Rethinking Boundaries Join us and contribute your expertise to the discussion about climate change adaptation strategies.

For more information and to register click here.

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Responsible Business Summit USA (Event)

Over 150 corporate executives will gather in New York on June 28 – 29 to discuss how to revamp and re-focus CSR and sustainability. This will include corporate vice-presidents from companies such as; Timberland, GAP, Life Technologies Corp, AT&T, HP, Mars Inc, ABB NAM, Fedex. They will address how to embed CSR into core business functions and gain competitive edge from sustainability at the Responsible Business Summit USA . All sessions will highlight how CSR is used to generate business value, enhance reputation and meet corporate citizenship demands.

The Responsible Business Summit USA is exclusively for a corporate audience and brings together leading experts for two days of robust debate, problem solving, best practice and identifying business opportunities. Some of the key issues to be discussed include employee engagement, supply chain management, consumer engagement, future sustainability trends, G4 and sustainability reporting, the Dodd Frank Act and California Transparency Law, socially responsible investment and more.

For more information or to register click here. 

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3 Events with an Environmental Theme in London (July)

Here are three upcoming training courses taking place in London, UK, early in July 2012. The first is an introduction to carbon footprint accounting, the second is about carbon finance for renewable projects and the third is a condensed series of courses known as a "mini-MBA". These training courses are staged boy Green Power Academy.  

Introduction to Carbon Footprint Accounting

On July 4, 2012 in London, UK, there will be a comprehensive 1-day briefing on the processes, standards and business benefits of greenhouse gas accounting & reporting

For more information or to register click here.  

Carbon Finance for Renewable Projects

On July 5, 2012, in London, UK, there will be a comprehensive 1-day briefing on developing renewable energy projects with carbon-based sources of finance in mind.

For more information or to register click here.  

The Green Power Mini-MBA

On July 9th to the 13th in London, UK, there will be an educational program called the Green Power Mini MBA. This is an information-packed week, with a wide variety of topics and issues introduced to attendees.

For more information or to register click here.

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The 7 Graces Global Conference (7GGC Event)

The 7 Graces Global Conference (7GGC) is neither a trade show nor a training event. It is an emerging worldwide community of business owners, marketers, media professionals, journalists, eco-citizens and conscious consumers who will together create a paradigm shift away from big (and bigger) business, and towards a more holistic and sustainable model for commerce that is kinder to our health, our communities, our economy and our planet. Because we want the dialogue to be truly GLOBAL, you can attend either in person at the London event, or from anywhere in the world via Interactive Live Stream.

This is not a one-off conference, but a long-term vision. Our goal of will be to provide education and support that can help rebuild local economies in vulnerable societies around the world who suffer as a result of modern consumer culture.

Positive change can only come about via three elements, the foundation of which we aim to create through this event:

• Awareness raising/education 
• Community and mutual support 
• Creating a ‘tipping point’ of key influencers who embraces this awareness and put it into practice in their own work and daily lives

The event(s) will take place on:

• Fri 22nd June 2012: 2pm – 10pm
• Sat 23rd June 2012: 9am – 5pm
• Sun 24th June 2012: 9am – 5pm

For more information or to register click here.

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Cost-Saving Energy Efficiencies Conference in London

On the 19th and 20th of June a conference on cost savings and energy efficiencies will be taking place in London, UK. The event will address alternative funding strategies and present compelling business cases for impressive cost reductions through energy efficiencies.

For more information or to register click here.

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum Wall Street / New York

On the 19th and 20th of June a conference will be held on renewable energy finance in New York. Join the leaders of the US renewable energy industry for the 9th edition of this conference. It has certainly been a turbulent year for the American renewable energy industry. With disappearing Federal support and several high-profile bankruptcies, clearly there are challenges ahead for the sector. But they are not insurmountable! This forum brings together the power players of the sector under one roof to navigate the pathway for future growth. The revitalized agenda for 2012 will equip participants with takeaway strategies designed to improve your bottom line. For more information or to register click here.

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Two Sustainable Business Events in Glasgow (June 2012)

Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Procurement workshop in Glasgow: An event focusing on sustainable supply chains will be taking place at The Lighthouse, in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday June 13th from 8.45am to 2pm. For more information click here.

6th Annual Environmental and Clean Technology Conference in Glasgow: On the 21st of June a cleantech conference will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The Scottish Environmental Technology Network’s annual conference provides a great platform for Scottish ECT businesses to network and showcase their products and services to those who need environmental solutions. For more information click here.

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Two Events Focused on African Energy (Spring/Summer 2012)

Review of African Utility Week in Johannesburg: African Utility Week (AUW) took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. AUW is the only African exhibition that covers the entire spectrum of the power, water and waste management utilities industry in all its many forms. It's designed for African utilities, large industrial end users in Africa and solution providers from across the globe. For more information or to see reviews of the conference click here.  

Africa Energy Forum 2012 in Berlin: On June 26th to June 28th, The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) will be taking place in Berlin. AEF was launched in 1999, it is Africa's premier annual power investment and business forum, where governments and state utilities address the international energy community on opportunities available in Africa's power sectors. Now in its 14th year, the Africa Energy Forum is the established meeting place for the African power sector. All the players in the industry are in the same place at the same time. As the International Finance Corporation noted in 2011 "AEF is the biggest and most interesting conference on African energy in the world.” AEF unites government and power utilities of Africa with the energy industry to focus on delivering power infrastructure projects in Africa. With massive demand for power in Africa, and international investors keen to fund power projects, this is the established event that African governments and private sector attend year on year. As a result AEF has become the place to do business and meet new and prospective clients. Click here to download the latest AEF 2012 brochure. For more information or to register click here.

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GreenCo Summit 2012 - "How to Green your Company?" (Event)

The GreenCo Summit 2012 is scheduled on 14 & 15 June 2012 at Hotel Intercontinental The Lalit, Mumbai. With the rapidly expanding population and increased demand for consumption of natural resources, there is a need to address our ecological footprint with a sense of sustainability. With global committees & forums established to address this need, governments across the world have targets for reductions, as well as policies and action plans. Industry has a vital role in the economy, will have to address the issues of environmental sustainability on a Cradle-to-Grave approach, looking beyond the areas of Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation and Waste Management.

The GreenCo Summit 2012, is the flagship event of CII - Godrej GBC, "How to Green your Company?" is focused on the areas of:

• Greenhouse Gas mitigation
• Greening the Supply Chain
• Product Stewardship
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Resource conservation
• Many more....

The summit will serve as an excellent platform for understanding the trends, learning about strategies and implementation in both the Indian and global contexts.  Efforts include Carbon Neutrality, Extended Producer Responsibility, Resource Optimization, Greening the Supply Chain, Life Cycle Assessment, and many more. The summit also offers a networking platform, as delegation for the summit will be cutting across various segments of Industry, from the technology developers, equipment manufacturers & suppliers, solution providers, policy-makers and academia.

For draft program sheet, brochure, and other information regarding the summit click here. For more information contact P Ravi Teja, ravi.teja@cii.in or phone at +91-9000926627 © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Smart Business Conference UK (Event)

The Smart Business Conference will take place at the Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK on June 15th. This one day conference will provide sustainable growth opportunities for private and public sector leaders. The aim of the day is to showcase opportunities to create business value in a resource constrained environment, and highlight how integration of technology into Cities enables sustainability, well-being and economic development. It will also Provide the context for sustainable growth opportunities and present case studies (Smart City and Smart Business initiatives). Delegates will be equipped with the ideas, information and contacts to deliver solutions in their own organisations.

Running alongside the Eco Technology Show, the conference will be chaired by Jo Confino, editor of Guardian Sustainable Business, and speakers include Greg Barker MP, Norman Baker MP, Caroline Lucas MP, Ian Abbott-Donnelly IBM, Jen Hawes-Hewitt Accenture, Ben Earl B&Q, Kelly Grainger Interface, Mark Davies PassivSystems, Geoff Raw Brighton City Council, David Bull Birmingham City Council and many more.

For more information click here or contact Damian Tow Conference Producer at 07941 433595. © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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