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PA Firm Grows Lessons on Green Business
Lawn clippings, leaves, and other organic debris that once would have been headed for landfills is being ground into compost and reused in landscaping, thanks to AgRecycle, Inc., a Pittsburgh, Penn., company devoted to wholesale composting. The company also offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs on how to carve out a niche in a green industry -- and expand that niche sustainably. By Nora Goldstein, In Business magazine. Read More
At Patagonia, a Deep-Seated Commitment to Environmentalism
Although sales and accolades are important at Patagonia, it is clear the company manages with an eye on a double bottom line, measured by a strong corporate culture, and recognition as a force for social and environmental change. By Jacquelyn Ottman Read More
Tribalism vs. Globalism?
It is no doubt convenient to adopt the fiction of a fundamental conflict between community and globalism. But it is not just wrong; it is, in the end, an insult to human creativity and freedom. Read More
Tom's of Maine: Where CSR is a Way of Life
Tom's of Maine is living proof that it is possible to integrate personal values with managing for all traditional goals of business -- making money, expanding market share, increasing profits and building customer loyalty. By Jacquelyn Ottman Read More
DuPont Unit Expands Carpet-Recycling Capabilities
DuPont, which claims to be the world's largest recycler of nylon since 1991, has announced the successful completion of an environmental initiative to upgrade and expand its nylon carpet reclamation center in Calhoun, Ga. In addition to receiving, sorting, baling and packaging used carpet, DuPont has added equipment to recover nylon at the facility. Read More
How to Hire An Energy Services Company
Tips on choosing an energy-services company and ensuring a successful energy-conservation project. Read More
How to Hire An Energy Auditor
An introduction to types of energy audits, what to expect to learn from energy audits, and how to hire an auditor or consultant. Read More
Tips For Successful Environmental Mentoring
How to maximize the success of environmental mentoring programs. Read More
Recycled Office Furniture: Good for the Environment, Good for Business
Educates companies about the benefits of buying refurbished or recycled office furniture. Read More
Sustainable Development: The Next Generation of Business Opportunity
Analyzes and discusses current trends of business' progress towards sustainability. Read More