Green Business Archives

So You’re Recycling. What About the Companies You Buy From?

July 7, 2021November 24, 2009 by Megan

The eco-concious consumer knows a thousand ways to be green: take the bus to work, turn lights off when you leave the house, and of course, compost and recycle. Recycling initiatives are on the rise in communities around the world, but individual programs are only part of the solution. Waste, and the potential gains from … Read more

IBM Corporate Responsibility Report: Being Honestly Green

August 11, 2016July 26, 2009 by Megan

At some point, we have all been critical of corporate greenwashing. It is common to hear reports of companies adopting eco-friendly technologies for good PR or to benefit from government incentives. Some of these firms dubiously publicize their production process as being ‘green’ without actually endorsing the initiatives that they promise to undertake — there … Read more