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Go Green Small Business Plan
Internal energy conservation is not just an environmental issue, it's good business practice. Energy efficiency can cut operating costs and increase the bottom line.
Improving Office Sustainability
Offices can use a large amount of paper and energy and can create large amounts of waste. An environmental audit can assist in creating a sustainable office environment.
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
Seventeen California wine companies have participated in a pilot program to test certification requirements and offer their feedback.
Gold to Green - Luxury Sector goes Ecological
Even during the recession green issues are important to consumers. Luxury products are also more frequently bought than ever before. But can a product be both?
Importance of Corporate Sustainability
Corporate sustainability planning is becoming an important component of the corporate management mix, requiring new and innovative ways of handling environmental issues.
Itec Posts Power-Saving Measures for Printers
Itec Distribution has posted several ways in which power-saving printers can conserve electricity and save money.
Fairtrade
What happens in countries where labour boards and health and safety standards don't exist? Most often, people get exploited; the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.
Green Jobs Remains Key to Economic Recovery
To make the U.S. economic recovery more sustainable, countries must create green jobs that will help people out of poverty, according to a new report.
How Carbon Offsets Work
Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere causes climate change, just how much or how little is a topic for much discussion among environmentalists.
Undertaking An Environmental Audit
An Environmental audit reviews the performance of an organisation against its environmental benchmarks.
Survey- Environmental Issues Top Companies' Plan
Despite struggling in this economy, companies are moving forward on implementing environmental plans to reduce carbon footprint and address climate change, a survey said.
The Pathway to Sustainable Development
The Bellagio Principles assist organisations to assess their progress towards sustainable development.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
International Standard ISO 14001 regulates the creation and implementation of environmental management systems. Using ISO 14001 can improve sustainability outcomes.
Why Green Jobs are Great for the Community
Sure it's great to be green. But green jobs also help local businesses and families to enjoy prosperity.
Environmentally Friendly Production Methods
Environmental impact can be reduced by eliminating waste, participating in carbon offsetting or emission trading schemes and implementing lean production systems.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Business
There are many simple changes that businesses can make to their operations to improve environmental sustainability and help to reduce the impact of climate change.
Carbon Offsets and Emissions Trading Schemes
Carbon offsets and emissions trading schemes are two ways in which businesses can be environmentally responsible without making major changes.
Sustainable Architecture in Texas State Parks
Texas park facilities feature building design that reflects place and promotes energy efficiency, water conservation, and use of reclaimed and native building material.
Green Business Grows Jobs and Communities
A local effort to provide environment-focused employment in the Far North has grown into a diversified, innovative business.
Community Biobus Tackles Climate Change
People in sparsely populated areas often don't have the choice to reduce their carbon footprints by using public transport. A Far North business has plans to change this.
A US Federal Carbon Cap and Trade System
When USA implements a cap and trade system, the impact on global carbon markets will be incredible. Can that system generate wealth at home for the people of America?
Carbon Credit Certification
As carbon offset markets grow and standardize, several competing certification protocols have emerged. Choosing the right one is key to maximizing the value of credits.
Carbon Offsets
Carbon emission reductions can be converted into cash. Businesses can take advantage of emerging carbon commodity markets by producing and registering carbon offsets.
Carbon Risk and Opportunity
Carbon management is a framework for evaluating emission opportunity and risk. It is a precise tool to assess risk, mitigate liability, and develop new revenue streams.
How to Have a Green Business
Offices can use a lot of energy. Learn how to reduce your office's environmental impact.

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