The Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica is popular with businesses looking to combine team building with social responsibility. The five-star luxury resort works with a program called Growing Together to organize custom volunteer experiences based on your budget, experience and time. Groups help communities on Costa Rica's Papagayo peninsula; your team may be tapped to plant a garden, paint a school, or build a fence. Website:http://www.fourseasons.com/costarica
Looking for an energy-efficient way to talk business during road trips? The Iogear Bluetooth Hands-Free speakerphone mounts to a car windshield and gets a charge from the sun, even on overcast days. It takes about 10 to 12 hours to fully charge for about 12 hours of talk time. Website:http://www.iogear.com
Luxury and environmental consciousness go hand-in-hand at the Orchard Hotel, one of San Francisco's first LEED-certified hotels. The building features low-emission paint and carpets made from partially recycled material. Housekeeping uses only non-toxic cleaning supplies and the bathrooms are stocked with organic products. Another environmental plus: the hotel, located two blocks from Union Square, is steps away from the Powell Street cable car line, so there's no need to rent some gas-guzzling car. Website:http://www.theorchardhotel.com
There's no reason to feel guilty about that Iced Angeleno -- four shots of Black Cat espresso shaken with ice, agave nectar and milk -- at Intelligentsia Coffee: The beans are sourced directly from growers committed to healthy environmental and sustainable social practices. The chain has five spacious coffee bars in Chicago and Los Angeles. Website:http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com
Stuck in meetings all day, but can't wait to hit the great outdoors after? The Casio Pathfinder is the watch for you. It gets a charge from just a few minutes of sunlight a day, and it also powers up under fluorescent lights indoors. This watch, which is water resistant up to 100 meters, includes useful features such as a compass and thermometer. Plus, you’ll never need a replacement battery. Website:http://www.casio.com
