Environment
BY Liz Webber
A new survey reveals green products and services give small businesses a competitive advantage.
Tips on How to Make Your Supply Chain More Environmentally Friendly
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at how Green Toys brought sustainability into business production.
How to Calculate and Reduce Your Business's Carbon Footprint
BY Carol Tice
Conducting a carbon footprint analysis reveals the full spectrum of your company's environmental impact and helps you address it.
More Businesses Turn to 'Near-Sourcing' to Save Time and Money
BY Carol Tice
We examine the growing trend of companies switching to closer vendors from those farther away.
7 Trends in 'Green' Business, Not Just for Tree-Huggers
BY Catherine Clifford
Environmental responsibility is a hot trend for companies, whether or not they target the granola set.
'The Story of Stuff' and How Startups are Heeding Its Message
BY Michael Phillips Moskowitz
Consumerism may have hit a highpoint in the last several decades, but these days the real opportunity resides in our closets. Here's a look at the rise of resale startups.
Day #6: 10 Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Person On Your List
BY Catherine Clifford
These gifts will make a tree hugger happy, and they feel good to give, too.
PooPooPaper's Inspired Recycling
BY Michelle Juergen
An eco-minded entrepreneur finds inspiration for his paper products from an unlikely source.
Bars Go Green
BY Alina Dizik
How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.
Going Green Is Growing Important to Small Businesses
BY Sushil Cheema
Recycling and reducing waste and water use are just a few ways that businesses are creating more eco-friendly workplaces.
Fracking Boom Divides Small Businesses
BY Suzanne Sataline
While some small companies benefit from the growth of fracking, a controversial oil- and gas-extraction process, critics fear it could do more harm than good.
A Dorm-Room Startup on an Environmental Mission
BY Jodi Helmer
A student entrepreneur vows to make an environmental impact with his online wedding invitations.
Five-Step Guide to Marketing a Business As Green
BY Matt Villano
Use these tips to avoid common pitfalls and strike the right balance for eco-conscious marketing.
Rolling Stones Rocker Turns Eco Entrepreneur
BY David Ferrell
Inspired by his passion for the environment, keyboardist Chuck Leavell launches a global news network.


