Want to join a conversation, or find information, on green business? It’s not difficult: “green,” “eco,” and “responsible” have become integral terms surrounding discussions on business. Web sites, blogs, and [ … ]
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The Cooperative Economy: REI’s Commitment to Serving the Planet’s Stewards
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting fed up with buying things that break or wear out way before they should. Warranties – from both manufacturers and retailers — [ … ]
Caretakers of Sustainability: Journey Inn
If life’s a journey, Journey Inn — an eco-inn and retreat that’s designed with nature completely in mind, spirit and body – serves as a guide. Located in Maiden Rock, [ … ]
The Story of Sustainability
We’ve all heard of The Story of Stuff. But The Story of Sustainability? This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting Dennis Paige, founder of Swiftdeer-Paige, at Inn Serendipity [ … ]
Book Review: Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money
Most of us have heard about the slow food movement where we savor the taste of a place, know our farmers and sip the wine slowly, not gulp down a [ … ]
Healthcare and Wellness for All
As my wife and I write about in ECOpreneuring, if good health is important – and it should be for everyone – then a regular exercise routine along with eating [ … ]
Looking for Green Business Ideas? Check Out Gil Friend’s “The Truth about Green Business”
Another book on green business? You may be tempted to wonder if we need another one. After all, there are already numerous classics on the subject (The Ecology of Commerce, [ … ]
July 4: How are you celebrating Independence Day?
Like millions of Americans, we’re celebrating July 4th, Independence Day. However, we’re celebrating this national holiday by focusing on the many aspects of our life that, in various ways, have [ … ]
Earth Pups: Chicago Woman Fulfills Dream of Green Doggy Daycare
Julie Thomas had been working for LaSalle Bank for ten years when she got her final assignment. She was transferred to Chicago to sell the bank-essentially, to sell herself out [ … ]
Green Talk Radio: Shea Gunther of EarthFirst
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with green blogger and eco-entrepreneur Shea Gunther, previously of EarthFirst.com and now with MNN. [Courtesy of our friends at GreenLivingIdeas.com] Click Play Below,or Shea [ … ]
STATE OF THE WORLD Book Series Pivotal to Understanding our Paths to Sustainability
People often ask me: “So what set you on your present course of operating a sustainable business, growing most of your own food organically, working from home, and powering your [ … ]
How To Live Richly: Go Green on a Budget
There should be no secrets among those who continue to prosper in mostly non-financial ways despite the challenging economic times. These people live (and perhaps work) following the laws of [ … ]
Cutting out Credit Cards: Living Within (or Beneath) our Means
There’s more to buying that high-tech gizmo or fancy new clothes, especially if you put it on plastic. If you’re anything like the so-called average American with combined balances on [ … ]