Green is green
The best businesses around the world are discovering the path to higher, long-term value for shareholders comes from focusing on the "triple-bottom line" — profit, people, and planet. This goes beyond corporate responsibility to a much deeper rethinking about a business' purpose and impact. It's a huge transition — some even think the world has reached a tipping point toward sustainable business.
A lot is going on in Northeast Ohio to promote the development of sustainable businesses. This section will cover the visionary people, organizations, and businesses who are leading the way. Help create a page about your effort!
Resources
Entrepreneurs for Sustainability
U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development
Case Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit
NetImpact
Green@Work Magazine
5 Tips for a Green Workplace
Guide to recycling in the workplace
- Sam Merrett, Full Circle Fuels
- Forest City launches green building initiative
- London Cleaners GreenEarth system
- A Piece of Cleveland, furniture made from wood reclaimed from Cleveland-area buildings
- Room Service
Phoenix Coffee
John McGovern Says:Sarah Wilson-Jones of Phoenix Coffee is working on a variety of sustainability initiatives. The most notable, in my mind, is what to do with disposable coffee cups. Phoenix has come up with a unique, if mildly controversial, solution. All to-go cups are made of styrofoam, with an explanation of why printed right on the cup! The Styrofoam, which utilizes less energy than paper to produce, is recycled through a local company, Tymex Plastics.
Sarah posted an informative blog entry re: sustainability initiatives at Phoenix
In these early days of sustainability, I think out-of-the-box/controversial ideas are critical as they inspire a dialogue. Be sure to visit your local Phoenix Coffeehouse and check out their Styrofoam recycling. Upon your visit, I highly recommend the Speedball Shake with an extra shot of espresso!
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