by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
Offices around the world are intense users (and wasters) of energy - from high-volume paper use to energy-wasting electronics and lightbulbs. In this age where being green does matter, both at home and in the workplace, offices can no longer be nonchalant about their carbon footprints. read more
by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
With all the options available on the market, how do you choose a fuel efficient, green automobile that suits the needs of your business? There are several factors that determine how eco friendly a car is, so be sure to pay close attention to these details when choosing your green car. read more
by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
If you are considering having a custom home constructed, you are likely thinking about the costs associated with this endeavor. Home construction costs can become very large, very quickly. However, the long-term costs of the house and its continual use and upkeep are also considerations. read more
by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
Organic Trends to a Healthy Balance Sheet. How do you assure your financial position in today's questionable economic times? It is imperative to be an informed investor of time and money while positioning yourself where the markets are going. Food has always been a healthy investment, but healthy organic food has become a way to riches. read more
by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
Biofuels are regarded as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels and as a new source for economic growth. Brazil is known as the world's leader, an unusual status for a nation in South America. This is the result of Brazil's government commitment, in an environment ideal for growth of sugarcane, the world's best-suited crop for biofuels. read more
by Emmanuel Besserve 06-11-12
Before you know it, people will be returning from Brazil with so many memories about their great trip. Tourists will be able to understand all about sustainable tourism and will get valuable information about how to be conscientious about consumption and how doing that will help you impact the preservation of the wildlife and nature in the area. read more
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by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12
What is Fair Trade?
Fair trade is a social and economic movement based on the ideals of sustainability and equality in international trade. The roots of the fair trade movement can be found in the U.S. organization Ten Thousand Villages. It started purchasing needlework and other crafts from villages in Puerto Rico in the 1940s, returning the resulting profits to the people that made them. read more