Business & Society

Green roofs — roofs that consist in part of plant material —are considered environmentally friendly and a vital component of our planet's striving for sustainability. Let this architect explain...

President Obama signed Executive Order 13514 requiring all government agencies to install a Sustainability Officer. The Sustainability Officer is charged with building a Green plan for the...

It has become exceedingly difficult to examine a company's policies without reading about environmental initiatives. The private sector is rapidly trying to address consumer demand for...

Greenwashing is the practice of misrepresenting a company’s products or policies as environmentally friendly. The word “green” itself has become very common in our current consumer world, so...

Everyone can do their part in helping the environment. Companies are becoming more aware of their impact on the environment. Not only can companies do their part in making the world a better...

The mood you or your employees are in at the office is important when it comes to the output and quality of work. One thing that has been scientifically proven to seriously affect mood is color,...

It's not easy being GREEN but it can be easier than you think to run a sustainable meeting and protect the environment, help out community resources and enlighten your guests on responsible meetings.

Starting a business involves planning on several levels, including financial goals, marketing strategies, inventory and public relations. But there is one aspect in business planning that effects...

Going green is trendy right now. However, there are still some industries that haven't jumped on the bandwagon of being green. For businesses in these industries, going green can be tough. Here's...

Green is the buzzword these days. Are you doing your part to help the environment? Sure, you might recycle at home, but you should also adopt green practices at the office. There are a few simple...

Going green---becoming more environmentally aware and then putting that awareness into practice---is increasingly common among both individuals and businesses. Advocates say it saves money and...

The following explains how to get a small business started in a down economy. We will also define what a home based or work from home business is, what entrepreneurial skills are needed to start...

If you are already shipping green, then you can take the pledge!

Reduce your business carbon footprint by going green. By so doing, you will attract the green clientele of loyal customers to your industry . In addition, employees will appreciate working for you...

Green Source is the creation of environmentally friendly buildings that are both energy efficient and made out of materials not harmful to the environment. New products are being created to...

Organizations large and small can achieve substantial savings by being green at work. It’s a win-win for employers and the environment to be green at work. Here are a number of ways to be green...

When a person thinks about building a new home, or when someone is about to hire a builder to create that dreamy domicile, he might not think all that much about the environment. Some segments of...

With new green businesses opening all the time, it's easier than ever to find a green business near you. In fact, that's one way to shop green - stay near home! For more tips and tricks to finding...

"Green" is likely to remain an industry buzz word through 2009 and with good reason - more than ever, companies are being called upon to implement eco-friendly practices and do away with...

Sustainable, green and ecological are all words associated with emerging architecture in the 21st century. But what exactly is it? More businesses and home owners are constructing green buildings,...

Green energy fuels are those that do not produce pollution when used to power mechanical and electrical devices of any kind. Green energy fuels are clean burning and are derived from renewable...

In the distant times of rampant pay to play politics and unscrupulous tax shelters, project grants were awarded according to who you know. However, in this era of reform and accountability, it’s...

Call it "the renewable energy sector" or "green-chip stocks" or "the green energy economy," but stocks from companies that are developing green energy are poised for growth over the next few...

Green Mountain Energy is "Texas' only electricity provider dedicated to cleaner energy," according to its website. The company focuses on pollution-free renewable energy using wind and water....

We can all play a roll in helping or damaging the environment. A lot has been said about "going green" in recent print. Here are some broad ideas on how you can develop a greener...

"Going green" through renewable energy is one way that has been suggested to decrease energy consumption and reduce dependence upon fossil fuels. Going green, however, costs a lot of money and may...

Green living is not just for home. Our workplaces can become more environmentally friendly with small steps like the ones listed. Many large corporations and manufacturers are taking even bigger...

The need to take environmental issues full cycle seems to be yet disconnected from the pragmatics of business. Going Green is frankly a PR issue for most companies. But, what happens when...

Buying stock in green businesses is largely known as socially responsible investing. Socially responsible investors who are concerned about the environment seek to invest in green businesses that...

In the rush to claim a Green status as a business, it is easy to employ token and secondary projects to solve the challenge. Is it enough to donate to an environmental charity, buy carbon...

Have you ever visited a golf course and wished that you could grow golf green grass in your own yard? There is just something about the look and smell of really green grass that causes us to take...

More and more individuals are becoming eco-friendly. And this doesn't just mean recycling cans and using cloth grocery bags instead of the paper or plastic ones. More and more people are looking...

Confusion reigns when truth is scarce, and this is no less true for the early cycle of environmental concern that we presently endure. One of the concerns I have is the eagerness of every product...

Green living is practiced in homes and in schools, however, more often than not we see companies that do not participate in this effort. Companies or workplaces produce a lot of garbage daily and...

Operating a business is an exciting venture. And it's important for new business owners to do what they can to construct their business plan with the planet in mind. This is especially important...

Many people dream of opening a beauty salon. If you want to open your own environmentally friendly 'green' beauty salon, then you will want to consider several issues. While you will be saving the...

If you want to work in a field that helps restore the planet to its beautiful natural state, then you should look into a green career. Pursuing a job in a green profession helps you promote...

If you want to open a car wash, you may be considering the possibility of opening a green car wash. Through water reclaiming, biodegradable soaps, green landscaping and energy efficient lighting,...

Our environment is starting to show the signs of abuse. Considering that we all live here, we must take some steps to stop this. As a business owner, you can make some subtle changes to help turn...

The Green Festivals are held around the country to promote sound environmental practices that are friendly to the economy, the Earth and its people. A self-proclaimed "party with a purpose," the...

Green is definitely "in" as people look at how to "green" their homes, cars and lives. Being green has nothing to do with Kermit the Frog, but with making positive environmental decisions....

Green business practices are profitable practices. The first step to becoming a greener company is to implement internal changes. But almost all businesses have a supply chain to consider as well....

How to invest in a green company before you spend you time and money.

Learn about recycling and learn about environmentally-friendly behaviors from green businesses. Green businesses adopt practices to limit their negative impact on society and the environment....

Recycling paper is just one of the things you can do to make your business greener. Start by making the decision to look at practices that will be easy to adopt, then work your way up to some of...

Over 3,100 landfills across America are filled with unnecessary packaging from products wastefully consumed by citizens who want everything "now." It would seem an impossible task to reverse the...

Now it’s time to move to you restrooms, not because your business is in the toilet, but because in your efforts to green your business you can make a big impact here.

Like any venture, small businesses are out to make money. Why then as a small business person, should you go green? Self interest – as you get to the point where you want investors, with green...