Big Business Is Finally Waking Up to Global Warming
2012 was the second most extreme weather year in U.S. history, and the corporate world is at last starting to realize that climate change could cost it a fortune.
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Green Funerals: 3 Ways to Help Save the Earth as You Leave It
A green lifestyle doesn't have to end when your life does. With a bit of planning, you can save on your funeral and reduce your last environmental impact at the same time.
Fast Food's Green Trend: Making Burgers, Lattes Earth-Friendly
Top chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are trying to make fast food more environmentally friendly -- and more profitable.
5 Surprising Companies Going Green
When one thinks of green businesses, names like Whole Foods and Patagonia spring to mind. But there are other big firms whose major environmental efforts may surprise you.
Want to Make Extra Money While Being Green? Try Worm Farming
It's a simple way to make extra cash you might not considered before: breeding worms for composters and fishermen. We dig into the details of this doubly "green" business.
Earth Day Deals: The Best Offers and Freebies
Monday is Earth Day, and retailers including Kiehl's, Amazon and Target are celebrating with freebies and deals this weekend and beyond.
The Profitable Side of Going Green
Mother Earth is getting a little bit of relief as more companies yield to pressure from environmentalists and activist shareholders to reduce their carbon footprints. But Gaia isn't the only one who's benefiting: Just ask some of the companies that have saved serious greenbacks by going green.
Top 10 Most - and Least - Green U.S. States
It's Earth Day! This year, the theme is "A Billion Acts of Green," meant to show that millions of small acts can make a profound difference in the environment. Here's a look 10 U.S. states that are certainly making an impact.
Five Steps You Can Take to Save the Environment
Think you can't make a difference when it comes to the environment? Think again. These five steps are easy, low-cost ways to cut carbon emissions on an individual level without much, if any, cost to you. In fact, you'll likely save money.
Edible Landscaping: A Profitable Eco-Friendly Investment
Edible landscaping is an investment that pays off in small and big ways. After we replaced our lawn with a food garden two years ago, people started to stop and stare in admiration at our yard. What's more, the garden now produces big value: $200 in supplies has thus far yielded about $1,000 in produce.
