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Using HR to promote your green credentials

By Scott Cooney On May 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Sponsored Post

By using HR to promote your green credentials you will attract more job candidates who are eager to take an active part in developing and implementing more initiatives to support sustainability. You will also retain more employees who want to promote your corporate vision for maintaining excellent environmental business practices.

It has become increasingly common […]

Green Branding for Success

By Scott Cooney On March 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment · In Marketing Green

As companies with a sustainability mission, we often find that building, and maintaining, a brand image that is persistent with customers but also congruous with our core values can be a challenge. After all, much of marketing is about getting your message in front of people as often as possible. And what that often means […]

Bottleless water coolers for your office: a big win for sustainability, a potential win for your finances

By Scott Cooney On March 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Green Your Business

Did you know that 90% of the cost of your office water cooler’s water is something *other than water*?

Many offices have water coolers with those 5 gallon jugs on top of them. It’s obviously better than having individual single-serve plastic water bottles, but financially, it is an expense your office might be able […]

Low impact office relocation: what you need to know

By Scott Cooney On February 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Green Your Business

Moving your office or business to a different building can be a huge upheaval but it can also be a terrific time to initiate some green initiatives. In this article, I hope to offer some assistance to you when preparing to move your office with as little hassle as possible and the maximum benefit in […]

New Sustainable Business Strategies for 2013

By Scott Cooney On February 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Sustainability Information, Sustainable Business Strategy

What good is reaching phenomenal levels of success if you have no way to sustain them? Creating a business that is sustainable (both in terms of profit and in terms of environmental friendliness) is important. Here are some ways that you can increase your business’s sustainability in the coming year. If you haven’t already, always […]

Organic waste startup Re-Nuble pursues renewable energy goals, as well

By Scott Cooney On December 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Crowdfunding Eco-Spotlight

One man’s trash, another’s treasure? In sustainability, we try to reframe business and social challenges as opportunities. Food waste in the U.S. is astounding–33 million tons per year, or more than 4 pounds per person per day. Whether it’s food that was too hot, too cold, or just a person who prefers not […]

Eco-entrepreneur interview, Greg Barber, EcoFriendlyPrinter.com

By Scott Cooney On November 29, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Interview, Sustainable Business Strategy

While signs point to the evolution of the printing industry toward more eco-friendly solutions, insiders acknowledge that there is still a long way to go. Startups are taking advantage of the trend and creating a niche around green printing.

At the 2012 Green Festival in New York City, I had a […]

Are You a Sustainability Professional Looking to Make Extra Money and Advance the Green Economy?

By Scott Cooney On October 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Crowdfunding Eco-Spotlight, Sustainability Information

Business owners are busy people. If you are one, you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever tried to work with one, you *really* know what I’m talking about. I was asked in a recent interview on NPR a question that is pretty typical: given how busy people are, and how […]

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