While catering may not be a daily necessity, it remains on of those things that will be important at some point in your life. Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, a baby shower or a retirement party, it is imperative that your caterer reflects your individual needs and desires. Although it may seem that all catering companies are pretty much the same, I assure you otherwise. The fact is, some catering companies may be better suited for the ‘green [...]
Anyone who owns a business understands the cost of advertising. Just like product cost and other overhead expenses, advertising fees are a necessary expense… or at least they used to be. When I joined the family business a few years back, we were spending a good deal of money to promote our services. Whether we were sending out mailers, flyering parking lots, distributing door hangers or canvassing with posters, each cut into our bottom line. [...]
In nearly every post I describe the reasons business should go green. I tell you about social responsibility, about the fact that potential employees find sustainability attractive and the assurance that you may save some money in the long run. What if I told you that going green could give you a significant edge over other businesses in the same sector? Well, its true. Recently, the Carbon Beta Equity Performance Study came to the conclusion that there [...]
I, like many other people in the United States, am not fortunate enough to live close enough to work that I can walk or bike. When possible, my co-workers and I attempt to car pool but with differing schedules, this is not possible 100% of the time.
One day at lunch I was looking around my office at the many, many people eating and talking, and it dawned on me: most (if not all) [...]
If your office is anything like mine, you have a TON of outdated/broken/obsolete tech stuff lying around, with nowhere to go. Now, in my office, we try not to throw this stuff out, because we are aware of the fact that it probably is not safe to go into the garbage dump. So we have what is lovingly referred to as the “tech graveyard”. It is a large box in a closet where [...]
What do you get when you combine an undergraduate degree in sociology and three masters degrees in sociology, divinity studies and urban planning with an intense love for the Lord? A priest on a mission … that’s what!
Since 1998, Rev. Charles Morris has been on a mission to make his church a sustainable place to worship, and the results are quite impressive. St. Elizabeth’s Church, in Wyandotte, Michigan, is not only a [...]
So you are a busy businessperson, I get it. You barely have time to do the thing that MUST be done, let alone the things that should. Often times, it is this reality that leads to environmental sustainability taking a back seat in the work place. No matter how busy you may be, there are a few simple things you can do to reduce your workplace’s negative environmental impact.
Pull the Plug — Is your [...]
It may seem that anything available can be found in the green variety: there are green builders, natural cleaning products and eco-friendly clothing lines … but sustainable event planners? Yep! Seven-Star Inc provides a one-stop shop for all your green events needs. From planning to production, Seven-Star has incorporated their eco-conscious business model into every aspect of their services.
Now, you may be thinking, "green event planning?" Apparently there is an [...]
As a small business owner, I am aware of the difficulty in making an existing business sustainable. Whether it is the lack of access to greener products, or just the lack of knowledge, there are many obstacles to overcome when trying to green a company. An interesting thing that I found when greening my own business was that the difficulties I was facing were also being faced by other small businesses in my area. [...]
How far away do you live from the nearest grocery store? More than likely, you pass one on the way to school, two on the way to work and maybe even three on the way to the gym. If this scenario is something you can relate to even slightly, you do not live in a food desert.
According to The Low Income Project Team, food deserts are "areas of relative exclusion [...]
