Archive for 2010

Top 10 Green Business Resolutions for 2011

December 31, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The New Year is the perfect time to resolve to lessen our impact on the earth by making changes in our personal and professional lives. Incorporating sustainable principles into your business gives you a competitive advantage over traditional competition. Formal green resolutions are also a great way...

December 31, 2010 Add Comment Edit

An estimated 3.6 billion bottles of wine are sold in the US every year and there are an increasing number of sustainable wines for the discerning consumer to choose from. Sustainable wines use organic grapes that do not contain chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. These wines also have much...

Best Green and Sustainable Business Twitter Feeds

December 30, 2010 1 Comment Edit

Twitter is one of the leading social media platforms, it is also a great way to follow a wide array of green feeds. Here are some of the best Twitter feeds for sustainable business and green news.GreenMarketBlog: A comprehensive sustainable business resource containing a wide range of articles and...

The Most Important Green Business Stories of 2010

December 27, 2010 Add Comment Edit

On December 21, Bloomberg Business published Harvard Review's most important stories affecting the greening of business in 2010. Here is a rough summary of the review.US Politicians Fail to Pass Climate LegislationThe US Senate's failure to pass climate change legislation impedes global efforts to...

Best Green Automotive Innovations of 2010

December 27, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The electric and hybrid vehicle market has seen tremendous growth in 2010. According to SBI Energy, over 30 percent of the hybrids being offered in the US have 2010 as their first model year. Here are some of the best green automotive innovations of 2010.Roads that Charge Electric CarsA system that...

December 24, 2010 1 Comment Edit

To everyone that works on behalf of the environment, thanks for all you do to help make this world a greener place. To the business owners and entrepreneurs who have invested time and money in environmental concerns, thank you for showing leadership that will not only enhance your bottom line, but...

December 23, 2010 1 Comment Edit

With each passing year, green gifts are getting more popular. People are changing the types of gifts that they are shopping for. This year in particular, studies are showing that as people become more concerned about the environment, they are more interested in eco-friendly gifts.Green gifts are trendy...

December 22, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Demand for electric and hybrid cars has risen dramatically in recent years. The steady growth in this market is driven by a wave of new technologies, shifts in global competition and changes in public policy.We have come to expect green vehicle development from nations like Japan, South Korea, China,...

December 21, 2010 1 Comment Edit

Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidies are short term means of accelerating the introduction of low emission vehicles so that they can benefit from economies of scale. Direct subsidies or EV tax credits can be phased out when the technology is a bit more mature and volume production is lowering prices.According...

2010 Automotive X Prize and Incentives to Innovate Greener Cars

December 21, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The X prize competition illustrates how incentives can drive innovation. A car that gets 100.3 MPG and weighs less than 1,000 pounds won the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE award. What is most surprising is the fact that it is not an electric car, but one that is powered by an internal combustion...