With good directions, anyone can find the right path. That’s what George Mason University Professor Nicole Darnall is hoping with her new report that gives clear guidelines on how the government can help businesses “go green” and how being green will even help companies financially in the long-run.
According to Darnall, companies don’t green their production processes because there are unclear and mixed messages about how doing so will benefit them and their bottom line.
“Many companies want to ‘do the right thing’ and undertake green production in some form, however they don’t know how or lack a compelling reason to do so,” says Darnall, an associate professor of corporate sustainability and public policy.
In her report, “What …

Energy is on everyone’s mind these days with heating fuel, electricity and gasoline climbing while our income seems to stay dormant or even decreasing. Although wind power has always been a known source of energy, serious research on this alternative method for fuel was not taken seriously until recently. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), wind power is the fastest growing energy source in the world, soaring at an estimated rate of 30% each year.
WindTraining is now becoming a vocation of choice with programs and courses becoming more available.
What is there to learn about wind? Plenty. The study of global wind patterns can be an entire course of study and is a critical …

This is the most heated debate happening everywhere. Many people support the view that going green will actually cost them a little more. But, if you consider all the minute details, it is not the fact really. It is possible to be eco-friendly well within one’s budget even if it happens to be small start up business. Here are a few tips to go green and at the same time, save money on the office supplies.
1. Always buy products in bulk: This reduces the per unit cost and also reduces waste by using less packaging.
2. Recycle and reuse products: Toners, cartridges and other related products should always be reused rather than just dumping them out.
3. …

Investing in “green” companies has become popular as people have become more aware of environmental issues such as peak oil and global warming. But just as investing in “dot coms” during the 90s was the trend of the times, “green” is also a trend and should not be taken as an indicator of guaranteed profits.
In fact, investing in “green” companies can be quite risky due to undercapitalization and lack of operating history due to their start-up status. But you can reduce the risk by investing in established companies that are strategically adding green methods and systems to their existing business models. Here are a few industries to consider.
Existing energy companies across the globe are researching …