Business
Carbon Footprint Calculators for your Business
Free
If you have been tasked with estimating your organization's carbon footprint at a high level, these four free calculators are a great starting point. This paper provides a comparison of four of the most comprehensive free carbon footprint calculators for businesses currently on the web. Take a look and see which best fits your organization. These are free for download!
How Restaurants can Lower Waste & Increase Profit: MidCity Restaurants Case Study
Restaurants are increasingly finding that sustainability can help their bottom line. This case study is based on a survey and interviews with restaurant owners, managers and chefs in the 14th and U St. Corridor in Washington DC. The findings speak to the reasons these restaurants are taking action, and focuses specifically on waste reduction, recycling and composting. Download this FREE case study now.
An Introduction to Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a topic that has received much attention in the last few years. But what is included in that term? What are the types of energy that are considered 'renewable'? What is the potential of each of these energy sources to meet the United States' energy needs? Download this FREE paper to find out.
Where the Green Jobs Are: Green Jobs & Careers in the DC Metro Area (Ebook)
$8.99
- Would you like to work with a green company but don't know where to start?
- Have you just moved Washington DC and want to know which companies are green in this area?
- Are you a recent graduate interested in gaining experience in the green industry?
- Are you in the middle of your career and looking to redirect your efforts to a green industry, or the green version of your current company?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, then this Guide is for you! There has been an explosion of green jobs emerging in the United States, but few comprehensive guides to help individuals identify the best resources to get them started on the green career path. This guide is the first of its kind, a one-stop resource for green jobs & careers featuring both national and local Washington, D.C. metro area resources.
Where the Green Jobs Are: Green Jobs & Careers in the DC Metro Area (Paperback)
$24.99
- Would you like to work with a green company but don't know where to start?
- Have you just moved Washington DC and want to know which companies are green in this area?
- Are you a recent graduate interested in gaining experience in the green industry?
- Are you in the middle of your career and looking to redirect your efforts to a green industry, or the green version of your current company?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, then this Guide is for you! There has been an explosion of green jobs emerging in the United States, but few comprehensive guides to help individuals identify the best resources to get them started on the green career path. This guide is the first of its kind, a one-stop resource for green jobs & careers featuring both national and local Washington, D.C. metro area resources.
State of Sustainability Review: DC Metro Area- FREE
In order to better understand how to support businesses in the Washington, D.C. area as they pursue triple bottom line performance, sustainability consulting firm Eco-Coach Inc. conducted an Environmental Sustainability Review in 2012. The results provide insight into how and why businesses are "going green" in the Greater D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Sustainability 101: A Toolkit for Your Business (Ebook)
$29.95
As more and more companies recognize the benefits and necessity of "going green," many are asking, "Where do we begin?" To answer this critical question, we've partnered with fellow consultant Jennifer Woofter to provide practical, hands-on ways to get started with a sustainability program. At Just under 200 pages in length, this succinct introductory manual is designed to help orgnaizations, whether committed to going green or still trying to get on board, become more socially and environmentally responsible. With nearly one hundred recommendations- with detailed "how to" instructions and websites where you can go for more information, Sustainability 101: A Toolkit for Your Business is the perfect resource for employees that want to see change in their organization.
Sustainability 101: A Toolkit for Your Business (Paperback)
$39.95
As more and more companies recognize the benefits and necessity of "going green," many are asking, "Where do we begin?" To answer this critical question, we've partnered with fellow consultant Jennifer Woofter to provide practical, hands-on ways to get started with a sustainability program. At Just under 200 pages in length, this succinct introductory manual is designed to help organizations, whether committed to going green or still trying to get on board, become more socially and environmentally responsible. With nearly one hundred recommendations- with detailed "how to" instructions and websites where you can go for more information, Sustainability 101: A Toolkit for Your Business is the perfect resource for employees that want to see change in their organization.
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Healthy Pocketbook Myths & Facts
$24.99
When is Teflon safe to cook in? What does biodegradable really mean? Does weatherizing your home actually make a difference? This paper answers these and other questions, and provides you with resources to learn more, so that you can make informed decisions about the products and chemicals that you come in contact with.
Where the Green Jobs Are: Green Jobs & Careers in the DC Metro Area (Ebook)
$8.99
- Would you like to work with a green company but don't know where to start?
- Have you just moved Washington DC and want to know which companies are green in this area?
- Are you a recent graduate interested in gaining experience in the green industry?
- Are you in the middle of your career and looking to redirect your efforts to a green industry, or the green version of your current company?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, then this Guide is for you! There has been an explosion of green jobs emerging in the United States, but few comprehensive guides to help individuals identify the best resources to get them started on the green career path. This guide is the first of its kind, a one-stop resource for green jobs & careers featuring both national and local Washington, D.C. metro area resources.