Discover the world's coolest green businesses. If the economics don't work, recycling efforts won't either.
Read about innovative entrepreneurs that make money selling recycled items, provide green services or help us reduce our...
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Discover the world's coolest green businesses. If the economics don't work, recycling efforts won't either. Read about innovative entrepreneurs that make money selling recycled items, provide green services or help us reduce our dependency on non renewable resources. These includes some very cool Green online ventures, great new technologies, startups and investments opportunities.
In recent years, we have seen the emergence of a variety of new approaches in the social sector. New types of funders and philanthropists have increased the pressure for accountability and evidence-based social impact. GOOD is the integrated media platform for people who want to live well and do good. It is a company and community for the people, businesses, and NGOs moving the world forward. Their mission is to provide content, experiences, and utilities to serve this community. They... Read Full Story
Haute Couture is a French phrase for high fashion. Couture means dressmaking, sewing, or needlework and haute means elegant or high, so the two combined imply excellent artistry with the fashioning of garments. Dependant on the design house and the garment, the cost of an item can runs from about USD10,000 for a simple blouse to more than USD40,000 and often beyond that figure making it an impossible proposition for most fashion aware people. From fine automobiles to designer handbags, we've... Read Full Story
Don’t toss reusable stuff into the trash. Donating or selling used items in good condition helps those in need, provides a source of revenue for charitable organizations or yourself, and may even give you a tax deduction. Purchasing used goods can also save you some money. Fundraising for charity is difficult enough in the best of times, but during a recession it's much more harder to persuade potential donors to part with their hard-won cash. Enter Kidonaki , a Belgian site that has come up... Read Full Story
Bioplastics (also called organic plastics) are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea starch or microorganisms, rather than fossil fuel plastics which are derived from petroleum. Because of their biological degradability, their use is especially popular for disposable items, such as packaging and catering items (crockery, cutlery, pots, bowls, straws). These materials have been sprouting up in various applications, but a recent... Read Full Story
Rather than selling products individually, a subscription sells periodic use or access to a product or service and at the same time become a recurring sale and can build brand loyalty. Subscription/membership model used by industries such as video rentals and magazines is a great way for fledgling entrepreneurs to get a foothold in the food business, creating a steady income and a client base. Cases in point: Milk Made is offering New Yorkers the chance to have a pint of freshly-made ice... Read Full Story
There are countless brands of jeans in the market, most of them manufactured all over the world, with components sourced from multiple countries and assembly done in others. If you wear them, chances are, they were made in a sweatshop in China, Mexico or another third world country. In order to compete in the global economy, factory owners agree to produce goods at the low prices demanded by overseas clients. Factory elites and multinational corporations reap the profits, and shoppers around... Read Full Story
Imagine browsing at your leisure through an extensive international fashion wardrobe and choosing exactly what you want. Swapping clothes is a huge step towards sustainable living. By sharing what we already have, we are cutting down our consumption massively and reduce our carbon footprint. There are a few examples of businesses that allow consumers to buy, sell, rent and trade used clothing, including Closet Infinite . Providing a slightly different twist on the notion, however, is thredUP... Read Full Story
Finding a convenient, healthy snack can be difficult in workplaces and schools where fruit trees are long gone and the best on offer now comes from a vending machine stuffed with junk. In this troubled economic times, many schools are forced to shut down their cafeteria services and replace them with rows of vending machines. Until recently almost exclusively a domain of fatty junk foods and sugary soft drinks, the vending snack market, and the corporations who dominate it, are increasingly... Read Full Story
It's all about creating a unique story and product that can be shared with friends. Support environmental causes, help combat poverty, save the world and consume in a sustainable and conscious way. Consumers' desire to find out about the origins of a product to become a given. Questions no one ever asked a few years ago becomes integral part of the purchasing process. How was the product made? By whom? What effects on the environment will it have after purchasing? Combining social... Read Full Story
The local food movement in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place and is considered to be a part of a broader sustainability movement. Urban farming — the art of growing vegetables in cities has become increasingly trendy in recent years, led by health-conscious foodies coveting just-picked produce, as well as hipsters who dig the roll-your-own vibe. Recently... Read Full Story
