I have had a great time being the green biz gal here at b5media for the past six months but it’s time for me to move on. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with all the great bloggers here and having a great bunch of readers. I hope you’ve all had as much fun as I have. But just because I’m moving on doesn’t mean the green biz blog stops! Stay tuned with the new Greener Assets blogger who is going to take this blog to the next level. It’s been a pleasure, thanks everybody! Cheers, Ali [Read more]

Renewable energy is a hot industry, solar is booming again and across the nation cities, states, businesses and homeowners are implementing ways to tap into greener power. There are several ways to green your energy but if you’re are interested in working in the renewable energy sector there is also a growing focus on and availability of educational programs. The New York Times ran Majoring in Renewable Energy this week and talked about how the Oregon Institute of Technology has developed the country’s first four-year undergraduate degree program in renewable-energy systems. It’s an exciting development and one that proves the momentum in today’s job market for renewable energy expertise. The news in Oregon follows suit to... [Read more]

On-site renewable energy is as clean as it gets but when it comes to solar photovoltaic the upfront costs are often too intimidating for businesses to take on. Part of the drawback is a somewhat uncomfortably long return on investment. Homeowners, who are mortgaged for longer than a solar investment return, might tend to see the payback within their term of ownership but for a business, especially a new business, the payback time is often just too long. Well, solar companies are taking this into consideration and making the incentive to go solar a little more feasible with creative financing. Solar energy is cheap, the sun shines freely. But the equipment needed to harness that energy and turn it into electricity doesn’t come so cheap.... [Read more]

The information and tools you need to achieve a greener, more efficient and more successful business are at your fingertips online. Here are my favorite online resources for greening your business: Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC): NRDC is ‘the Earth’s best defense’ and one of the nation’s most effective environmental action groups. In action since 1970 by a group of law students and attorneys , NRDC today has over 1.2 million members and is a resource of scientists, lawyers and activists who’s collective goal is to protect wild places. For businesses looking to go green and lessen their impact on precious natural resources, turn to NRDC’s Greening Your Business. TreeHugger: A true green, up-to-the-minute... [Read more]

Seth Goldman is the TeaEO of Honest Tea, one of the most successful organic bottled beverage companies which after just a decade of brewing up business has become a hot commodity in a very crowded industry. In February 2008, Honest Tea sold 40% to Coca-Cola for $43 million. Behind the success of the USDA organic Honest Teas is a sustainable philosophy, but there’s a lot more to it says founder Seth Goldman and he’s sharing his secrets of sustainable success over at Green Biz: More and more entrepreneurs are striving to strike such a balance between profit and principle, asking themselves, “Can I do the same in my company? Is my green dream really feasible?” Freelance writer and fair trade entrepreneur April Thompson... [Read more]