We’ve all heard of corporate social responsibility, and the environmental efforts made by large companies. But what about the efforts that could be made by those running a small business? Sustainable small business practices can leave a lasting impact on the environment, productivity, and sustainable culture, while also helping you to save money. But where […]
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In order for people to see sustainability as a lifestyle change, rather than a one-time effort, sustainability needs to be a greater part of office culture. By building a sustainable culture within your company, you can implement changes on a daily basis and help others to implement similar changes. Every company, big and small, has […]
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Double A Paper goes a long way toward aiding farmers in Thailand by paying them for the ability to use their land for planting saplings of the Paper-Tree. Double A Paper’s process provides supplementary income to these farmers, and leaves a positive impact on the community. This level of financial support is part of Double […]
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It’s so easy nowadays for modern consumers to view their personal belongings as disposable. When things break, and even sometimes when they haven’t yet, modern consumers will often just toss those things out and simply replace them with the latest and “greatest.” The Age of Obsolescence This idea of obsolescence is a modern concept, […]
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Environmental sustainability is important to many modern companies, and a large number of them are taking action to improve the planet and implement environmentally friendly practices. By choosing the correct companies, you can take action and help the planet as well. The third in a series, this blog explores how different companies are making a […]
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The Australian bushfires are absolutely devastating. An untold amount of damage has been done, as millions of acres have burned in one of the worst fire seasons in Australian history. While authorities have confirmed that the latest bushfires were the result of both arsonists and a series of lightning strikes, what has gone unaddressed is […]
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Perhaps Greta Thunberg said it best: “Nor does hardly anyone ever mention that we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, with about 200 species going extinct every single day.” It’s no secret that our planet needs help, and needs it now. The ballooning CO2 levels, the warming temperatures, the rising ocean levels, the […]
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Now that the holiday season has ended, many people have set their resolutions to live in a more sustainable, eco-friendly way this year. Perhaps this piqued your interest, as you’d like to live more sustainably, but you’re worried about your budget. Fortunately, there are many ways to not only live sustainably, but save money while […]
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You’ve heard the term Zero Waste before, but is it really an achievable goal? The Zero Waste movement was officially kicked off by Warren Snow at the 2000 Zero Waste Conference in New Zealand. It was the first movement of its kind, although it had been brewing for some time before that. This approach strives […]
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Competition forces companies to either evolve and meet the current needs of the consumer, or fall behind their competitors. The current zeitgeist influences not just the products, but the values of a business or corporation. Marc Benioff, the founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Salesforce, calls this change “New Capitalism,” and says it’s not going anywhere. […]