A recent CNN report revealed that the U.S. is one of the top 10 polluting countries in the world.
Reducing our enormous ecological footprint will require the combined efforts of the government, individuals, and businesses. While this may seem like a daunting task, there are five simple steps your business can take to be more eco-friendly - and as an added bonus, some of the steps can also reduce your operating costs.
Are business leaders finally discovering that climate change hurts everyone’s bottom line? In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed Obama over Romney because Obama took concrete steps against carbon pollution, and at the same time he slapped Romney for denying climate change.(1) This was a major departure for any one-percenter, as Bloomberg clearly is, since that group is allergic to talking about climate change. As climate scientists offer more detailed predictions about our overheated future, one fact has become clear: climate change is going to cost everyone a lot of money. The worse it gets the more it will cost. This has been known for a decade, and new businesses are thriving in the areas of alternative energy, conservation, etc., but corporate leaders have remained eerily silent on the reality of climate change, apart from spin and greenwashing.... read more
Summer’s just gone by and Christmas is already upon us. It happens every year—the holidays come in the blink of an eye. The air is buzzing with excitement as our family and friends prepare Christmas parties and gatherings. It’s always nice to travel for the holidays, away from our daily lives. If you find yourself in the English capital looking for an eco-friendly London hotel, you won’t be disappointed. Whether it’s for New Year’s or Christmas, travelling green will always make you feel better. Here are the top 5 environmentally friendly hotels in London.... read more
Paper has been with us for a long time. And by a long time, I mean way back in A.D. times. Ts'ai Lun has been credited with creating paper back in 105 A.D. If you could think of the amount of paper created and used between then and present day, it'd probably fill up the globe ten fold. ... read more
Many households and companies have incorporated environmentally friendly habits into their daily routines. Helping the environment during family time is a wonderful choice, but for a number of individuals, there is a desire to do more.
Are you one of those committed people ready to turn your passion for green living into a full time job? If so, there is a growing list of environmental career options available to help you reach your goal of landing a rewarding “green job.”
From agricultural engineer and geoscientist to urban planner and landscape architect, there is sure to be a career path that’s the perfect fit for your interests, skills and educational background.
Here are some of the possible career paths.
Federal government. In the public sector, a number of government agencies offer promising green career options: The Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Peace Corps, Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation and Soil Conservation Service represent a sampling of agencies that may be the right fit for you. Government job titles may include environmental engineer or biofuel engineer, or you may find work with the military as a nonmilitary consultant.... read more
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Owning commercial property can be a very expensive proposition. Even though fairly good money is realized from the rents paid by tenants a large portion of that is taken away due to maintenance, leaving behind a very thin net profit. It can be even tougher if not all the space in the building is rented out. Landlords are always looking for ways to either cut or contain maintenance costs. Very few look to green alternatives for cost control and that is unfortunate. Going green is not necessarily a hippie Woodstock way of managing things. In fact, it is entirely possible for a landlord to reduce his or her carbon footprint and save money at the same time. There are a number of possible strategies and here are just a few:
1. Conduct an energy audit. Most commercial buildings are not designed to make use of the current solar panel technology, but that doesn't mean that these structures cannot be energy efficient. Public utilities are quite willing to do an energy audit that will give the owner an indication of how much energy is being used, and provide suggestions as to how to save money by efficiently decreasing energy use (e.g. not having the air- conditioning on in offices 24/7).... read more
We are pleased to be parterning with Green Kid Crafts for a fantastic giveaway! Earlier this week, I reviewed Green Kid Crafts - and loved it! Now here is your chance to win a box filled with eco-friendly craft materials for you and your kids to enjoy. Here's how to enter:... read more
If you are interested in doing business with a bank or financial service firm that shares your interest in sustainability and community service, you won’t have to look too hard. Most financial service companies take part in various forms of community service and environmental responsibility; some more than others, however.
Below is a brief look into what three of the most popular financial service firms are doing to make a positive impact in today’s world. ... read more
Innovations in industries ranging from technology to finance and farming are affected by sustainable business solutions. Sustainability has been described as development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
To better understand this concept, consider a real-world scenario.
In order to farm large plots of land, farmers need tractors and other heavy-duty equipment that often emit harmful exhaust gases. To achieve the maximum yield possible, farmers may have made a concession to use pollution-generating machinery. Over the past 20 to 30 years, however, sustainable innovations in manufacturing have created diesel and hybrid engines that release lower levels of toxic emissions into the atmosphere.... read more
Many households and companies have incorporated environmentally friendly habits into their daily routines. Helping the environment during 
Owning commercial property can be a very expensive proposition. Even though fairly good money is realized from the rents paid by tenants a large portion of that is taken away due to maintenance, leaving behind a very thin net profit. It can be even tougher if not all the space in the building is rented out. Landlords are always looking for ways to either cut or contain maintenance costs. Very few look to green alternatives for cost control and that is unfortunate. Going green is not necessarily a hippie Woodstock way of managing things. In fact, it is entirely possible for a landlord to reduce his or her carbon footprint and save money at the same time. There are a number of possible strategies and here are just a few:
We are pleased to be parterning with 
If you are interested in doing business with a bank or financial service firm that shares your interest in sustainability and community service, you won’t have to look too hard. Most financial service companies take part in various forms of community service and environmental responsibility; some more than others, however.
Innovations in industries ranging from technology to finance and farming are affected by sustainable business solutions. Sustainability has been described as development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.