U.S. Start-up Harnesses Tidal Power
With interest in solar and wind power waning, can Ocean Renewable Power Company make tidal energy the next big thing? Read more
Green Business
Make Money & Make the World Better
When you do something altruistic, your brain releases a squirt of the neurotransmitter dopamine, and you feel good. Read more
How ChicoBag Battled Big Plastic
When three major plastic-bag makers filed a lawsuit against ChicoBag, the company's founder, Andy Keller, launched his own offensive. Read more
8 Big Opportunities to Tap in Water
It's a low-cost commodity, but make no mistake, there's money to be made in water. View slideshow
The Men Leading the Water Revolution
When Greg Ryan and his son came up with the technology to pasteurize water, they didn't know they would be leading the most important and lucrative subsector of the water industry. Read more
Recent Green Business Articles
A Better (More Lucrative) Way to Save the Planet
Going green is more than a fad; it's a full-fledged money-making industry. Check out how Louisiana-based Resource Environmental Solutions is cashing in on th... Read more
How to Lead Your Company Through Change
Different employees react differently to change. However each feels about a new situation, you can help all of them adjust. Read more
Just Because You Have a Recycling Program...
...doesn't mean you're a "green" company. Here's how to stop greenwashing and start implementing smart, efficient, sustainable practices that benefit your co... Read more
Can You Be a Business-Minded Environmentalist?
How one VP turned his passion for environmentalism into new business opportunities. Read more
The New Rules for Product Invention
How bobble turned an existing invention into a $40 million business within two years. Read more
Capital Well's Next-Generation Solution
New Hampshire's Capital Well is facing a classic predicament; Its core product is rapidly becoming commoditized. It needs to innovate--fast. Here's how. Read more
I Love You, You’re Fired
What do you do when the product you conceived, nurtured and loved, fails to thrive? Read more
Social Entrepreneurs: 5 Moves to Get Started Now
I know you're passionate about changing the world, but if your business model sucks and you go out of business, it helps nobody. Here's how to make the smart... Read more
I Don’t Endorse Smokers, I Just Clean Up After Them
Terracycle has been criticized for collecting--and recycling--the packaging for less-than-healthy products. Now how's that fair? Read more
Save Money With Alternative Energy
Alternative energy can provide financial rewards and make a statement about your green stance, but it’s important to evaluate all your options. Read more
"How We Make It Greener"
Portland-based company The Good Flock reveals how building a green business from top to bottom saves money and earns loyal customers. View slideshow
7 Tips for a Social Entrepreneur
Looking to start a benefit corporation, a nonprofit, or a for-profit company with a social purpose? Those who’ve done it say social entrepreneurism takes g... View slideshow
Take Your Green Business Idea to the Next Level
Starting a green business isn't easy, but these days even the most established companies are trying to find ways to go green. The market is open to entrepren... Read more
10 Steps to Greener Packaging
Thinking of going green? Switching to eco-packaging can be tricky. These steps will make the process a little smoother. View slideshow
How to Fax Without Paper
Faxing machines are going the way of the beeper. Here are some new faxing tools to save money, time, and paper for your company. Read more