Social Enterprise & Green Business Marketing
The University of Washington (UW) 2012 Environmental Innovation Challenge recently concluded, with some truly inspiring innovations coming from the green entrepreneur winners. From highway jersey barriers made from recycled tires to post-disaster relief transitional housing that comes in a rain barrel, the students of UW didn’t disappoint! Check out the projects that received top billing…
If you’re a green entrepreneur who’s looking for a way to get your eco-fabulous idea off the ground, then you need to check out these recently-announced resources for the eco-minded, socially-conscious entrepreneurs of the world. There’s money, work space, and expertise to be had for the ambitious entrepreneur with an idea that will change our…
Deforestation is a big problem around the world. More than half of the planet cooks on open flame fires fueled by wood and other organic matter, but this cooking technique results in close to 2 million premature deaths every year, which is two times more people than those who die from malaria. Two green entrepreneur…
Calling All Eco Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability Consultants, Green Businesses Owners Do you want to help me co-create the Ethical EcoBiz Toolkit? Not only will you get a chance to be featured in my upcoming book, you’ll get a chance to be featured in the Entrepreneurs for a Change podcast, which is awesome publicity. More…
As our economy seems primed for recovery over the next two years, the best time for completing a heavy planning exercise for your “green business idea” is now. Timing is everything in business, and the present “lull” affords many aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to prepare in advance for the “impulse” wave that is sure to…
Green Marketing TV reader Andreas asked, “I’m looking for partners. How can I find partners from Europe?” To me, this question is very much like, “How do I find a husband / wife?” Being a solopreneur is tough – too much work, not enough time. Somewhere out there, you know there is someone with complementary…
Eco-friendly, healthy skincare isn’t just necessary for adults, and the green entrepreneur behind Good for You Girls is taking pains to care for young women by creating skincare that’s better for the planet and better for human health. Find out what inspired Kim Grustas and her colleagues and how they are changing the face of…
If there were ever a big eco-challenge, matching up tens of thousands of drivers with riders to reduce commuting emissions would be one of them. Green entrepreneurs Matthias Siedler, Michael Reinicke, and Stefan Weber did just that when they founded Carpooling.com where every day, thousands of people offer and find rides to save money and…
Lisa Hernandez is a green entrepreneur hoping to show consumers how they can choose natural, organic cosmetics and skin care products that are affordable and better for body and planet. Modern Green Beauty is her platform – find out how she’s making it profitable and fun. Can you tell us about Modern Green Beauty? What’s your…
Interested in starting a green online business that allows you to work from home? There are many different models for green online businesses, such as eco consulting, e-commerce, and digital info products. Info product marketing is a fantastic way to turn your unique sustainability genius into a profitable, Internet business. Digital products, once created, have…
Want organic, natural skincare products that are good for you and planet? Formulate them yourself. That’s what green entrepreneur Boris did when he founded MuLondon, a green business with a mission to create fabulous, healing skincare products that are good for the earth and your health. Can you tell us about MuLondon? What’s it all…
