Stewards of Sustainable Progress: Page 2

Business Ideas

4 Ways Small Companies Can Contribute to Global Change

Small businesses have contributed positively to the growth and development of economies in many ways. They are essential for global sustainability. Here's why.

Green Entrepreneur®

Your Fast-Food Burger May Soon Come Wrapped in Seaweed

An Australian University and a German manufacturer are developing sustainable packaging made from seaweed.

Business News

Bill Gates Says 'Innovation' Is the Most Important Part in Corporate Sustainability Measures

The Securities and Exchange Commission also put out a proposal earlier this year to make requirements stricter for funds that purport to have environmental, social, and governance focuses.

Business News

Man Makes Shocking Discovery at the Bottom of the Mississippi River Amid Extreme Drought

Record low water levels led to the discovery of a 1915 shipwreck.

Thought Leaders

When His Grandfather's Farm Was Destroyed By an Invasive Plant, This 17-Year-Old Entrepreneur Came Up With an AI-Powered Solution

Nathan Elias, founder of app InvasiveAI, might still be in high school, but he's ready to take his idea to the next level.

Green Entrepreneur®

This Solar-Powered Florida Town Was Built to Withstand Hurricanes. Did It Work?

Homes in Babcock Ranch are built on higher ground, protected by retention ponds, and powered by 650,000 solar panels.

Growing a Business

Being Eco-Friendly Is Hard. Here, 6 Business Leaders Explain Their Most Effective Strategies.

You don't need to be a giant company to make a difference to the planet.

Thought Leaders

Her Family Owned an Almond Orchard in California's Central Valley. When She Learned That Carbon Removal Could Save the Planet, She Built an Entire Industry to Make It Happen.

Today, Giana Amador's organization Carbon180 helps federal agencies with policy analysis, advises companies on investing in carbon removal, and secures billions of dollars from Congress to work towards its goal of removing tens of billions tons of carbon from the atmosphere.

Business News

Bill Gates Says Refusing to Eat Meat Will Not Really Affect the Climate Crisis

The billionaire took to Bloomberg's Zero podcast to talk about the need for innovative technology in solving climate change issues at hand.

Science & Technology

How Startups and Small Businesses Can Address Climate Change in the Workplace

It's time to begin a dialogue around how your small business can make a visible difference in an authentic and purposeful way.

Green Entrepreneur®

Why You Need to Build Sustainability Into Your Business Strategy

If you want to be a successful business for the foreseeable future, sustainability should be more than a buzzword for your company.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

Blockchain Can Help us Combat Climate Change. Here's How.

Climate change meets us on multiple fronts — from damage to our food supply to harmful gases. Blockchain technology may aid the fight against climate change.

Thought Leaders

Who Is Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard? Meet the Entrepreneur Who's Giving Away His $3 Billion Brand

Patagonia owner Yvon Chouinard is definitely not your typical billionaire, and he likes it that way.

Business News

'I Didn't Want to Be a Businessman': Patagonia's Founder Just Gave Away His $3 Billion Company

In an unprecedented move, Yvon Chouinard will transfer ownership of Patagonia to a trust and non-profit dedicated to combating climate change.

Business News

How Dressing for Success Can Take on a Whole New Meaning for the Environment

Young business leaders are becoming more aware of the origin of their clothing, how it's manufactured and the effects their purchases could have on the environment.