Green Tech Investment for a Sustainable Future

Green Tech Investment is Expected to Continue to grow

While the Copenhagen Climate Summit is next month, and projections are somewhat grim, green tech investment is not expected to suffer.  Quite frankly, numbers speak more loudly than words when it comes to the arguable irrelevance of the UN decision-making when it comes to private sector investments for a sustainable future.

Get this:  Between $5-6 billion (that’s with a “B”) in venture capital will go to green technology – more than was invested in software in Q2.  In addition to that stunning figure, the USA will spend additional billions in stimulus dollars for the development of renewable energy industries, from solar to wind to electric cars.

Clean-energy technologies are encouraged by every level of government.  And the private sector is following the green movement.  In order to succeed – and/or to set themselves apart from their competitors – corporations are looking into how to green their bottom line.

Being able to state that a product was manufactured and/or designed in a environmentally-sensitive manner is important.  Yet, with watch-dogs everywhere and concerns about green-washing, consumers will not be fooled.

Solar powered garbage cans are a great example of green technology that can improve our lives

Even if more stringent laws and regulations are not passed in the near future, green technology will continue to thrive.  Of course, it would help with Congressional support through meaningful energy and climate legislation.

The world may watch to see what happens in Copenhagen next month.  However, many experts and commentators realize that the summit is probably overly politicized.  That is, the decision-makers that attend are beholden to interest groups and industries that may hamstring them and prevent the adoption of measures that can truly change the world.

Fortunately, green investment will continue regardless of the decisions at the climate talks in December.  Here in my own hometown, there is one business, in particular, that is looking how to make a difference world-wide through eco-friendly design and manufacturing processes.

DesignEcoTech is moving from production of eco-tech products and artful solutions for interior spaces, to a sustainable manufacturing, supplier development, and materials sourcing company to assist corporations, government and individuals in reducing their carbon footprint.  Stay tuned for more from DesignEcoTech (you can follow them on Twitter).

In the meantime, we’d love to hear about Green Tech investments and companies in your hometown.  Be sure to share in the comments below!