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Which companies are doing the most solar? Costco? REI? Google? Mars?!?
Companies are looking to renewable energy in growing numbers, both for cost-savings in the long term, but also for public relations benefits. Whatever the motivation, these companies are moving markets by creating demand for renewables in their many forms. The list below is a top 20 of companies that have gone solar. The list contains […] More
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Women in Focus Week, Day 2! Meet the Top Women Sustainable CEOs: Eileen Fisher
This week, the Important Media Network has committed to highlighting some of the women that are making the world a better place. At Inspired Economist, we thought we’d take part by profiling a great sustainable woman CEO every day this week. See yesterday’s post on Kim Jordan, CEO of New Belgium Brewing, then check in each day […] More
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Meet the Top Sustainable Women CEOs: Kim Jordan
This week, the Important Media Network has committed to highlighting some of the women that are making the world a better place. At Inspired Economist, we thought we’d take part by profiling a great sustainable woman CEO every day this week. Check in each day to see who we have next! Kim Jordan was New […] More
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Mushroom Packaging: Don’t Throw It Out! Compost It!
When you’ve finished with EcoCradle packaging, you don’t throw it out. You compost it. That’s because it is made from filamentous fungi (mushroom roots), which can be bonded into any shape. According to Ecovative Design, which grows the packaging (yes, I meant to say “grows”), EcoCradle provides the same cushioning, strength and protection as petrochemical […] More
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P&G to Use Sugarcane-Based Plastic Packaging for Beauty Brands
Earlier this month, Proctor & Gamble announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-based plastic for packaging on its Pantene Pro-V, Covergirl and Max Factor brands. I’m happy to see that P&G did its research and chose not to use corn-based plastic. Corn-based plastic has been all the rage lately and can be found in everything […] More
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DBA Introduces Biodegradable Pen with Certified Non-Toxic Ink
I’ll be honest. I’ve never given much thought about the sustainability of my writing utensils. I had no idea that since 1950 well over 100 billion disposable pens were sold, which is equivalent to selling 60 pens per second non-stop for nearly 60 years or when lying end to end, the pens would circle the […] More
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Yes, Virginia, There IS an Environmental Alternative to Foam Board
Want an environmental alternative for direct mail marketing? No sweat. Pick your green. 100% PCW. Environmental certifications. Paper that sprouts seeds when planted. Want an environmental alternative to foam core? Not such an easy proposition. That’s why it’s exciting to see real investments from major players in this space. One such investment was announced at […] More
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Björk’s New Album: Venture Capital Fund for Green Energy
[social_buttons] Icelandic star — and part time swan — Björk is using her celebrity to jump start a venture capital fund focused on women, and the environment. More
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New Farming Options Make Caviar Eco-Friendly and Affordable
Thanks to new and developing harvesting approaches U.S. fish farmers and distributors are making caviar not only sustainable, but affordable. Although you may or may not be a part of the cultural elite who consider themselves caviar connoisseurs, if you have interest in the environment and economy you may be able to appreciate the developments […] More
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Organic Valley Forms Grower Pool
In an unprecedented effort to provide market stability to both crop growers and livestock producers, Organic Valley Family of Farms is opening its membership to organic crop growers with the introduction of its Grower Pool. With more than 1,200 member farms, Organic Valley is America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and is one of the […] More