Sustainable Business
SustainableBusiness.com provides global news and networking services to help green business grow. Rather than covering a slice of the industry, it offers visitors a unique lens on the field as a whole, covering all sectors that impact sustainability: renewable energy/efficiency, green building, green investing and organics.
Ranking the top U.S. cities for clean energy
A surprising state dominates the list of municipalities shifting to renewable energy. Read More
New initiative to help coal workers transition to clean economy jobs
U.S. Department of Labor announces $35 million in grants to transform the coal workforce into one for safer and more promising occupations. Read More
Apple's quest for a 100% renewably powered supply chain
With a foray into deforestation policy and solar energy in China, Apple is moving into a new phase of its sustainability goals. Read More
New York City's plan to fuse sustainability, social equity and resilience
The Big Apple is following the lead of cities such as Los Angeles in breaking down barriers to address interconnected social and environmental obstacles. Read More
Algae industry moves beyond research to commercialization
Insiders agree that algae-based foods, fuels and other products will be price-competitive with their traditional counterparts by 2020. Read More
Small sustainable farmers struggle against Monsanto in Africa
As food scarcity issues gain traction around the world, Africa provides an example of how small-scale sustainable farmers can be threatened by much larger operations. Read More
Bangladesh uses floating farms and solar to adapt to climate change
Ten percent of all Bangladeshi households rely on solar power, while floating schools and farms are a hedge against rising seas. Read More
US and Europe string new transmission lines for clean energy projects
Laying the groundwork for clean energy generation projects, both the U.S. and Europe are making big investments in transmission infrastructure. Read More
Dunkin' Donuts launches green building program for new stores
The food giant is aiming for 100 LEED-certified outposts by 2016 with a new "DD Green" initiative aimed at franchisees. Read More
Big Food's plan to make U.S. cash crops more sustainable
Producers such as General Mills and PepsiCo are looking for ways to increase sustainability by 2020. Read More
