Eco-entrepreneur

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

Connecting the Green Dots - Green B2B

Glenn Croston — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:27:36 -0400

A lot of businesses are cutting back on travel and marketing budgets these days, but this does not eliminate the need of businesses to connect with others, including other green businesses. Social networking tools can help businesses meet this need without spending a lot of money, including sites like Greenergy2030 that are growing online communities of green businesses and entrep

Green Light for Efficient Commercial Lighting

Glenn Croston — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:06:02 -0400

Energy efficiency is the cheapest and greenest power around, and in buildings efficiency often comes in the form of better lighting. Most people these days know the curly compact fluorescent bulb used in homes, but most of us are less familiar with the vast opportunity for more efficient lighting in commercial buildings. A wide range of innovative efficient lighting solutions are working their way into commercial buildings with the help of people like Cheryl Allen, President of Green Pl

It’s Okay for Green Businesses to Make Money

Glenn Croston — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:21:50 -0400

When people talk to me about the green business they're working on, it will sometimes become apparent as we talk that at least part of the problem they are encountering may not be what they think it is. Rather than being an issue related to planning, marketing, product development, or greening their operations, the issue is sometimes more fundamental, reflecting an inner struggle they have about making money.

Going MiaGreen in Miami

Glenn Croston — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:01:31 -0400

The green wave is rapidly spreading out in many ways, including new geographical locations. Although green has grown greatly it is still not spread evenly around the globe. Cities like San Francisco, Portland, and New

A Changing Climate for Green Leaders

Glenn Croston — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:35:25 -0400

Everything starts with a vision, including the green startup businesses that are leading the way to economic and environmental recovery. Each of these businesses starts with the vision of an entrepreneur who sees the potential to make a positive difference in the world by providing solutions for the big problems like climate change that we face.

How the Stimulus Package will help Small, Green Businesses Help us All

Glenn Croston — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:54:53 -0500

The importance of small businesses for the economy is often forgotten. With the government moving swiftly to revive our economy and get it back on track, now is a good time to remember it. Small businesses generate most of the jobs, and create a great deal of the innovation that drives economic gro

Saving Money and Going Green with SolarCity: Who Says You Can’t Have it All?

Glenn Croston — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:06:01 -0500

The vast majority of people want to do the right thing for the environment, but sometimes consumers and businesses are held back from going green by their concerns about cost and difficulty. People commonly think solar power is a great green move, but one that also costs a great deal.

How to Make Your Website Carbon Neutral

Glenn Croston — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:35:43 -0500

When you slice up the pie of greenhouse gas emissions, there are some obvious opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and others that are less obvious. We all associate airplanes, cars and trucks with greenhouse gas emissions; their exhaust makes the connection clear for all to see. The same goes for coal-fired power plants o

How to Join the Solar Revolution: The Suntech Perspective

Glenn Croston — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:31:09 -0500

There is a debate quietly raging about the future of the solar power industry in the months and years ahead. While some feel the current economic situation will impede the growth of solar, many believe that the eight year extension of investment tax credits for solar will create the incentives needed for solar energy to grow across the U.S., even in states where the industry has not been very active. Another big plus is the commitment of President-Elect Barack Obama to renewable energy.

Green Entrepreneurs Show the Way at Opportunity Green 2008 Conference

Glenn Croston — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:37:36 -0500

The Opportunity Green 2008 conference held at UCLA November 8-9 lived up to its name. The green leaders there had many backgrounds and perspectives, but one message they shared in common was that going green is more than just a challenge for business. It is an opportunity as well, and a big one at that.

Cool Roofing For All

Glenn Croston — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:13:30 -0500

Opportunities to Turn Wasted Energy into Money

Glenn Croston — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:04:49 -0400

Trends Creating Green Business Opportunities

Glenn Croston — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:09 -0400

Going green is a big business trend, so big in fact that it’s not one trend but several. Going green will not go away, but the various trends within the green business movement will change direction, creating opportunities for new products and new businesses. Looking forward, here are five green trends that entrepreneurs can capitalize on to make money while making a difference.

Going mainstream