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Environmental responsibility is a hot trend for companies, whether or not they target the granola set.

Chris Anderson, founder of Golden Fuel Systems, makes straight vegetable oil (SVO) conversion kits for diesel vehicles.

A waterless car wash offers an eco-friendly and affordable option for starting a franchise.

The gro-O franchise brings home the green.

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.

Tips from the Green Business Bureau on saving the planet and your bottom line.

A low-tech material protects high-tech products and reduces waste.

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.

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.

These tips can make your company's packages more eco-friendly, and maybe even improve your bottom line.

From shoe shopping to privacy concerns, 'big data' has big implications.

See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months.

An eco-minded entrepreneur finds inspiration for his paper products from an unlikely source.

The story of the popular car-sharing service started by two moms in Massachusetts could be an inspiration for your new business.

How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.

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.

A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store

It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should.

A student entrepreneur vows to make an environmental impact with his online wedding invitations.

With Urban Cultivator appliances, foodies can grow fresh herbs and greens in their kitchens year-round.

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.