Presidian Blog
The Facilitator: Lily Laurence Makes Things Happen
Wangari Maathai. Katniss Everdeen. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. There are many different types of heroes, but it is generally agreed upon that they are people who accept the hard challenges others would defer. Although Lillian “Lily” Laurence (C17) hasn’t won a Nobel Peace Prize or vanquished any vampires (yet), she fits a heroic pattern. Her …
Why Pay Attention to Life Cycle Assessment?
Sustainability work (and life) is full of vexing questions for which we have incomplete data but need to make decisions about today. As a consumer, do I hand wash or machine wash my dishes? As a manager, do I focus on the material of a product, or the energy it uses during its life? I …