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Do you want to stop pollution, global warming, deforestation, and sweat-shop manufacturing? Read this story to learn how to put your money where your heart is.

A report published today has expressed disappointment at the UK government's cutting of funding to recycling advisory bodies and suggests increased efforts to cut business waste rather than merely clearing up afterwards...

I’m not sure if you remember those hilarious radio ads where the title finishing line was “Too bad IKEA doesn’t sell friends”. Doesn’t due it much justice I guess you kinda had to hear it, but those who did know what I’m talking about! Anyways, I always preach the role that major chains and companies have to play in order to get the green ball rolling. Well it seems IKEA might be making a small step in the right direction.

Oil prices have climbed after weekly US government figures showed a drop in crude oil and petrol inventories. Energy Information Administration data showed that crude oil imports had been hit by tropical storm Edouard.

So remember way back when, when Dell made a move off the grid by powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus, home to more than 10,000 employees, with 100 percent green power? Well heres the follow up!

Since March, 2007, the bank has taken on a $20 billion initiative to “encourage environmentally friendly business activity” over the next decade. Applauded by some and criticized by others, just how green is this bank?

Greenwashing, the term used when a company misleads a consumer regarding its environmental practices, can make it difficult for the average eco-newbie to know what's truly best for Mother Earth.

I came across a YouTube knockoff with a green premise called Go Green Tube earlier today. The premise is great. Green videos to help you live and be greener. Their own tagline is "Think Green, Watch Green, Be Green". Okay, I'm with you so far, but from what I can tell this is nothing more than a YouTube knockoff trying to profit from individuals who are trying to better the planet. These videos would do more good on YouTube itself than here where the only benefit appears to be the lining of the owner's pockets.

I think green crafting is worthy of a slide or two on Mr. Gore’s next Power Point presentation. That is, if we can get his attention.

It really is Market Research for Eco-preneurs in Six Easy Steps!

A new company is making a hostel chain, out of these giant balls in the trees. The public even have a chance to buy shares, when 75% of profits are given back as dividends. They call it Eco+ for all the good they do for the environment, local economy and conservationThey have even started a Turtle conservation project.

A direct benefit is that an eco-friendly company will be able to attract and retain employees.

A shift is underway to promote sustainable local economies, in part, a necessary response to increased fuel costs, and global warming threats. Creating a local food economy means...

UPS drivers drive more than 2 billion miles a year, so they've come up with these three simple tips to conserve gas and save money.

A retired rancher in Goldthwaite, TX discovers a remarkable green technology for getting rid of fire ants without harmful poisons or chemicals.