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How to Calculate and Reduce Your Business's Carbon Footprint
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Conducting a carbon footprint analysis reveals the full spectrum of your company's environmental impact and helps you address it.
April 22, 2013 in Shipping Center
3 Promising Green Startups Attracting Millions From Investors

3 Promising Green Startups Attracting Millions From Investors

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On Earth Day, we take a look at a crop of promising startups attempting to combat climate change.
April 22, 2013 in Success Stories
4 Ways to Green Your Office

4 Ways to Green Your Office

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With Earth Day approaching, consider these tips to make your office more eco-friendly.
April 19, 2013 in Business Management
Former Software Engineer Takes a High-Tech Approach to Farming

Former Software Engineer Takes a High-Tech Approach to Farming

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How PodPonics transformed an unused lot in Atlanta into a productive farm.
March 9, 2013 in Success Stories
7 Trends in 'Green' Business, Not Just for Tree-Huggers

7 Trends in 'Green' Business, Not Just for Tree-Huggers

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Environmental responsibility is a hot trend for companies, whether or not they target the granola set.
February 21, 2013 in Going Green
How One Entrepreneur Turned Restaurant Waste into a Business

How One Entrepreneur Turned Restaurant Waste into a Business

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Chris Anderson, founder of Golden Fuel Systems, makes straight vegetable oil (SVO) conversion kits for diesel vehicles.
January 5, 2013 in Business Ideas
A Mobile Waterless Car-Washing Franchise Takes Off

A Mobile Waterless Car-Washing Franchise Takes Off

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A waterless car wash offers an eco-friendly and affordable option for starting a franchise.
December 21, 2012 in Franchises
Garden Franchise Banks on Organic Food Demand

Garden Franchise Banks on Organic Food Demand

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The gro-O franchise brings home the green.
December 17, 2012 in Franchises
Photos: 7 Eco-Friendly Actions Will Save Your Business Money

7 Eco-Friendly Actions Will Save Your Business Money

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Tips from the Green Business Bureau on saving the planet and your bottom line.
December 12, 2012 in New Ideas
How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make

How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make

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Some green improvements may not be worth the trouble or expense. Here's how to determine which changes will provide the greatest return on investment for your company.
December 12, 2012 in Growth Strategies
Papernomad Makes Biodegradable Sleeves for Mobile Devices

Papernomad Makes Biodegradable Sleeves for Mobile Devices

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A low-tech material protects high-tech products and reduces waste.
November 10, 2012 in Business Ideas
Photos: Why Small Business Owners Are Switching to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Why Small Business Owners Are Switching to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

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Hybrid, electric and clean-diesel models have taken hold of the U. S. auto market. But what does that mean for your bottom line? These 'treps tell us why they have gone green.
October 24, 2012 in Automotive
The Costs and Benefits of Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

The Costs and Benefits of Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

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Hybrid, electric and clean-diesel models have finally taken hold of the U.S. auto market. But what does that mean for your bottom line? We examine the costs and benefits of alternative-fuel vehicles.
October 24, 2012 in Automotive
7 Ideas for 'Greening' Your Shipping Strategy

7 Ideas for 'Greening' Your Shipping Strategy

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These tips can make your company's packages more eco-friendly, and maybe even improve your bottom line.
October 11, 2012 in Shipping Center
5 Ways 'Big Data' Is Changing the World

5 Ways 'Big Data' Is Changing the World

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From shoe shopping to privacy concerns, 'big data' has big implications.
October 7, 2012 in Online Marketing
How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers' Shelves in 6 Months

How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers' Shelves in 6 Months

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See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months.
August 29, 2012 in Profiles
PooPooPaper's Inspired Recycling

PooPooPaper's Inspired Recycling

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An eco-minded entrepreneur finds inspiration for his paper products from an unlikely source.
June 8, 2012 in Going Green
Zipcar: Two Moms, a Business Idea and $68 in the Bank

Zipcar: Two Moms, a Business Idea and $68 in the Bank

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The story of the popular car-sharing service started by two moms in Massachusetts could be an inspiration for your new business.
June 1, 2012 in Success Stories
Bars Go Green

Bars Go Green

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How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.
May 23, 2012 in Going Green
Green Power: A Low-Cost Boost to Your Brand and Bottom Line

Green Power: A Low-Cost Boost to Your Brand and Bottom Line

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An EPA program offers business owners an easy and relatively inexpensive way to take care of the planet and also improve their image among employees and customers.
April 25, 2012 in Going Green
Microloans Make a Macro Difference

Microloans Make a Macro Difference

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A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store
April 19, 2012 in Bank Loans and Microloans
10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store

10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store

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It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should.
March 29, 2012 in Managing Cash Flow
A Dorm-Room Startup on an Environmental Mission

A Dorm-Room Startup on an Environmental Mission

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A student entrepreneur vows to make an environmental impact with his online wedding invitations.
February 26, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
Video: How to Become a Carbon-Neutral BusinessPlay Video

How to Become a Carbon-Neutral Business (Video)

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Courtney and Carter Reum, founders of liquor company VeeV Acai Spirit, offer tips on creating a green and sustainable brand.
February 13, 2012 in Starting a Business
A Grow-Your-Own Business For Herbivores

A Grow-Your-Own Business For Herbivores

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With Urban Cultivator appliances, foodies can grow fresh herbs and greens in their kitchens year-round.
February 11, 2012 in Success Stories

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