Green Leaders
Olympic Superstar Michael Phelps Won Medals in the Water. Now He's Fighting to Save It. (Video)
"We're not going to have clean water forever," said Phelps. "Being a swimmer... water is such a big part of my life. It all comes together."
Giving Waste A Second Life
Entrepreneur explores start-ups that are bringing social change by catering this space.
How One Apparel Brand Is Bringing Style to Sustainable Clothing
Nothing hip and sexy about sustainable and recycled fabrics? Guess again.
This Barber-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Cashing In on the California Drought by Painting Dead Grass Green
Drew McClellan has carved out a thriving business sprucing up lawns as California closes in on its third driest year on record.
The Surprising Ways This 'Trep Uses SnapChat to Run His Recycling Business
This founder of a cell phone recycling company the tools that help him and his team run his business while on the road.
How to Go Green With Carbon-Neutral Shipping
More companies are taking this eco-friendly shipping approach to limit their environmental impact.
Why Small Business Owners Are Switching to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
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.
Zipcar: Two Moms, a Business Idea and $68 in the Bank
The story of the popular car-sharing service started by two moms in Massachusetts could be an inspiration for your new business.
The Method Vision: Green Consumers Want to Have Fun, Too
This guiding principle helped the founders of an eco-friendly, entrepreneurial company take its cleaning products from the car trunk to the aisles of Target.
Two Urban Farmers Test the 'Eat Local' Business
More people are exploring microfarming as a way to become their own boss. A look at two moonlighting gardeners in Cleveland.
The Farm-to-Table Founding Fathers
How a Silicon Valley veteran and an English-bred chef helped define the farm-to-table movement.
The Economist at the Forefront of the Farm-to-Table Movement
This business analyst is an unlikely leader in the economics of food localization.
How the Farm-to-Table Movement Is Helping Grow the Economy
Producing and using locally sourced food is becoming a sustainable business. Call it Foodie Inc.
Building a Home Decor Business on Recycled Bicycle Parts
A Texas designer uses her passion for sustainable living to strike out on her own.
Nurturing Natural: Online Retailer Abe's Market Blends Etsy and Whole Foods
This Web hub helps companies communicate their uniqueness and sell their goods.