Who Moved My Green Cheese?

Glenn Croston — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:47:43 -0500

Climate talks got underway in Copenhagen on Monday with representatives from 192 nations. A great many people around the world see climate change as the greatest global threat we face, likely to adversely affect billions of people in the decades ahead if nothing is done. The feeling is not

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Glenn Croston — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:30:59 -0500

GM is pushing the Volt out come heck or high water as the electrified car wars heat up with other entrants like Nissan in the race. It's hard to say what will happen at this point, but I think the success of the car will depend more on the car's features, price and marketing at this point than who the next CEO is. http://tinyurl.com/ylhgtnh

"I'm Green. Are You?" Are You Up For the Sustainability Challenge?

Glenn Croston — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:20 -0500

We are in the midst of a shift in the way many of us look at the world, the shift toward a greener world. It’s a change in how we think, the decisions we make, and the actions we take. It’s a change from living just for today, to living in a way that can last for all the years, decades and centuries to come. It’s a big change, but when we’re talking a

How Your Small Business Can Grab the Green Business Spotlight

Glenn Croston — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:02:51 -0500

The green entrepreneurs I speak with every day have great stories to tell about their phenomenal work saving resources, cleaning our energy, and creating a better world. These stories do more than entertain; they get attention and bring in business. Telling your story is one thing, but making sure that it’s heard is another. Tools ranging from PR to Twitter

Getting in Hot Water with Bob Hallam and D1 Spas

Glenn Croston — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:41:30 -0500

Bob Hallam is in hot water, and he likes it that way. Hallam founded Dimension One Spas 32 years ago and has grown it into a $60 million business that designs and produces luxury hot tubs sold throughout the United States and in 35 countries worldwide.read more

The Freakonomics of SuperFreakonomics

Glenn Croston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:38:06 -0400

The new book SuperFreakonomics by Drubner and Levitt has become more than a mere book – it is a news event itself because of the chapter about climate change. The blogosphere and mainstream media are crackling with controversy over this section, practically guaranteeing huge book sales. This is no accident I imagine.

Show Me the Green Money - How to Find Stimulus Funding for Your Cleantech Business

Glenn Croston — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:30:52 -0400

As the US economy slowed, the US Government stepped in with the $787 stimulus package passed in February 2009 as the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). A big chunk of the stimulus, about $67 billion worth

Easing the Switch to Green Office Supplies

Glenn Croston — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:30:56 -0400

No matter what business you’re in, you use office supplies, and greening these office supplies is step in the path toward a more sustainable business. Shoplet.com is helping more businesses and consumers choose green office supplies by making the choice easy.

How to Make Money and Make a Difference

Glenn Croston — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:56:11 -0400

We all hear a lot about the problems we face, and there's no lack of them it seems. Our environment and our economy face great challenges. We need clean water and food. We need to produce energy for our homes and businesses without harming the planet, or ourselves. We nee

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Glenn Croston — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:36:34 -0400

Cool roofing gets cooler - Another roofing option from AMCRG uses an epoxy-based solution to keep the roof cool and save money. Because it goes on in one coat, it saves 30% in installation costs compared to other products, and keeps on saving for years:
http://www.solutionsforgreenchemistry.com/2009/10/how-to-make-cool-roofi...