Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » green business http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc SeedTabs Teams Up With Cafes to Sell Seeds to Plant Along Your Morning Commute http://inhabitat.com/seedtabs-teams-up-with-cafes-to-sell-seeds-to-plant-along-your-morning-commute/ http://inhabitat.com/seedtabs-teams-up-with-cafes-to-sell-seeds-to-plant-along-your-morning-commute/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:48:03 +0000 Lidija Grozdanic http://inhabitat.com/?p=512937
California-based company SeedTabs has announced plans to team up with local cafes to offer customers plant seeds along with their morning java. Customers will be able to sprinkle some seeds on their way to work and contribute to making the environment greener]]> SeedTabs, plant seeds, planting initiative, planting initiative California, morning coffee, drinking coffee, green initiative, greening up California, green initiative, green business, green business California

California-based company SeedTabs has announced plans to team up with local cafes to offer customers plant seeds along with their morning java. Customers will be able to sprinkle some seeds on their way to work and contribute to making the environment greener while sipping their first cup of coffee.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/seedtabs-teams-up-with-cafes-to-sell-seeds-to-plant-along-your-morning-commute/feed/ 0 DIY: A Simple Guide to Beer Brewing for Seasonal Ale Lovers http://inhabitat.com/diy-a-simple-guide-to-beer-brewing-for-seasonal-ale-lovers/ http://inhabitat.com/diy-a-simple-guide-to-beer-brewing-for-seasonal-ale-lovers/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:30:02 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=317947
What You’ll Need: - 5 gallon pot - Bottling bucket - Fermentation bucket or glass carboy (carboys are more expensive, but will last longer) - Tubing - Clamp for the tubing - Stopper - Auto-siphon - Hydrometer - False Bottom - Glass beer bottles]]> diy, how to, homebrew, homebrewing, brewmaster, brew, brewing beer, beer, cerveza, homemade, ale, suds, green design, obama, green business, green infrastructure, local, localize, grains, hops, water, co2, carbon dioxide, consume less, pilsner, porter, stout, belgian, seasonal, beer advocate, beersmith, spiced, molasses, wort, boil, sparge, bottling, do it yourself, collaborative consumption, sharing, holiday diy, how to, homebrew, homebrewing, brewmaster, brew, brewing beer, beer, cerveza, homemade, ale, suds, green design, obama, green business, green infrastructure, local, localize, grains, hops, water, co2, carbon dioxide, consume less, pilsner, porter, stout, belgian, seasonal, beer advocate, beersmith, spiced, molasses, wort, boil, 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]]> http://inhabitat.com/diy-a-simple-guide-to-beer-brewing-for-seasonal-ale-lovers/feed/ 5 Environment Agency’s Lord Smith Backs UK Business’ Green Growth, Including Coca-Cola’s http://inhabitat.com/environment-agencys-lord-smith-backs-uk-business-green-growth-including-coca-cola/ http://inhabitat.com/environment-agencys-lord-smith-backs-uk-business-green-growth-including-coca-cola/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:55:24 +0000 Timon Singh http://inhabitat.com/?p=438206
Lord Smith, the chairman for the Environment Agency in the UK, paid a visit to Europe's largest Coca-Cola plant this week, and on his tour he underlined the importance of green growth. Speaking about the business merits of green growth, Lord Smith said]]> lord smith, environment agency, environmental regulation, food waste, water waste, food and drink sector, green business, lord smith, green growth, environment

Lord Smith, the chairman for the Environment Agency in the UK, paid a visit to Europe’s largest Coca-Cola plant this week, and on his tour he underlined the importance of green growth. Speaking about the business merits of green growth, Lord Smith said that the green business practices of the food and drink sector have been one of the “unsung successes” of environmental regulation, furthermore showing how such regulations are helping the UK economy.

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Photo via Shutterstock What motivates you to give 150 percent at your job? Is it a friendly boss? Tasks that you really care about? Awesome clients? According to new research led by UCLA, employees of companies that adopt green practices are 16 times more]]> office workers, green office, happy employees, hard-working employees, meetingPhoto via Shutterstock

What motivates you to give 150 percent at your job? Is it a friendly boss? Tasks that you really care about? Awesome clients? According to new research led by UCLA, employees of companies that adopt green practices are 16 times more productive than their counterparts in not-so-green companies. Researchers say this news refutes claims that international “green” practices and standards inhibit corporate profitability.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/employees-work-harder-when-the-company-goes-green-new-study-reports/feed/ 0 Bambu’s Renewable Ideas Fuse Design and Social Responsibility http://inhabitat.com/bambus-renewable-ideas-fuse-design-and-social-responsibility/ http://inhabitat.com/bambus-renewable-ideas-fuse-design-and-social-responsibility/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:12 +0000 Amanda Coen http://inhabitat.com/?p=428663
Bambu is one of the leading green companies in the homewares and gift segment. The China-based company received Green America’s Gold Seal of Approval for its efforts to preserve the environment, promote healthy communities and ensure fair labor practices.]]> NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials NYIGF; New York; New York City; Manhattan; New York International Gift Fair; gift fair; green products; sustainable design; green design; eco design; fair trade; ethical design; product design; 2012 NYIGF; cork fabric placement/coaster set; Bambu; cork fabric; natural materials, 100% Vegan


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/bambus-renewable-ideas-fuse-design-and-social-responsibility/feed/ 0 Survey Finds Nearly 90% of Chinese 18-25 Year-Olds Want Greener Brands http://inhabitat.com/survey-finds-nearly-90-of-chinese-18-25-year-olds-want-greener-brands/ http://inhabitat.com/survey-finds-nearly-90-of-chinese-18-25-year-olds-want-greener-brands/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:55:19 +0000 Charley Cameron http://inhabitat.com/?p=371585
A Carbon Trust survey of 2,800 18-25 year-olds in six countries has yielded some pretty startling results: 88% of respondents in China would “be more loyal to a brand if they could see it was reducing its carbon footprint,” compared to just 57% of US and 55% of UK participants. Furthermore, “83% of young people [...]]]> Shanghai Night, Neon Lights, Chinese Street, China Economy, Chinese Commerce, Carbon Emissions

A Carbon Trust survey of 2,800 18-25 year-olds in six countries has yielded some pretty startling results: 88% of respondents in China would “be more loyal to a brand if they could see it was reducing its carbon footprint,” compared to just 57% of US and 55% of UK participants. Furthermore, “83% of young people questioned in China say they would be more loyal to a brand if they could see it was reducing its carbon footprint,” and 60% of Chinese respondents said they would stop buying a product if its manufacturer refused to commit to measuring and reducing its carbon footprint.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/survey-finds-nearly-90-of-chinese-18-25-year-olds-want-greener-brands/feed/ 0 Artisan Furniture Made From Pieces of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge http://inhabitat.com/lamps-and-tables-crafted-from-steel-repurposed-off-san-franciscos-golden-gate-bridge/ http://inhabitat.com/lamps-and-tables-crafted-from-steel-repurposed-off-san-franciscos-golden-gate-bridge/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:00:57 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=370849
The Golden Gate Bridge is a vital 1.7 mile transportation link that serves 40 million vehicles a year. Now, thanks to Richard Bulan, this 75-year-old pedestrian-friendly feat of engineering could become a monumental addition to your home decor. Bulan founded]]> richard bulan, "golden gate bridge furniture company", custom furniture, side table, desk lamp, recycled materials, golden gate bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a vital 1.7 mile transportation link that serves 40 million vehicles a year. Now, thanks to Richard Bulan, this 75-year-old pedestrian-friendly feat of engineering could become a monumental addition to your home decor. Bulan founded the Golden Gate Bridge Furniture Company in 1996, after having purchased 2,557 feet of weathered railing from the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District. He has been designing and crafting limited edition artisan steel furniture from the iconographic San Francisco landmark ever since.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/lamps-and-tables-crafted-from-steel-repurposed-off-san-franciscos-golden-gate-bridge/feed/ 0 Repair Cafes in The Netherlands Give Life Back to Broken Objects http://inhabitat.com/the-netherlands-repair-cafes-give-life-back-to-broken-objects/ http://inhabitat.com/the-netherlands-repair-cafes-give-life-back-to-broken-objects/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:44:03 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=364290
A new brand of DIY self-sufficiency is spreading across The Netherlands. Skilled craftswomen, mechanics, seamstresses, and handypersons are banding together to resist disposable consumer culture. It is the rise of the Repair Cafe, a place where neighbors]]> repair cafe, martine postma, martina postma, the netherlands, recycle, recycled materials, upicycle, lifecycle, eco-friendly, green design, green business, noisebridge, tech shop, bike kitchen, volunteer, community, crowdsource, collaborative consumption

A new brand of DIY self-sufficiency is spreading across The Netherlands. Skilled craftswomen, mechanics, seamstresses, and handypersons are banding together to resist disposable consumer culture. It is the rise of the Repair Cafe, a place where neighbors get together to extend the life of their material belongings. “Fixers” mend clothes, restore furniture, rehabilitate electrical appliances, and enjoy each other’s company while industriously toiling away. The first cafe was founded by Martine Postma in Amsterdam in October of 2009. Today, there are 20 fully operational Repair Cafes, and 50 more in the planning stages.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-netherlands-repair-cafes-give-life-back-to-broken-objects/feed/ 1 Al Gore Compares Investing in Oil and Gas to Subprime Mortgage Crises and Lays Out “A Manifesto for Sustainable Capitalism” http://inhabitat.com/al-gore-compares-investing-in-oil-and-gas-to-subprime-mortgage-crises-and-lays-out-a-manifesto-for-sustainable-capitalism/ http://inhabitat.com/al-gore-compares-investing-in-oil-and-gas-to-subprime-mortgage-crises-and-lays-out-a-manifesto-for-sustainable-capitalism/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:00:07 +0000 Brit Liggett http://inhabitat.com/?p=354246
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore -- a continuous warrior for the environment -- said yesterday in an interview that current investment in the oil and gas industry is not that dissimilar to the subprime mortgage crisis. Moreover, he believes that the industry]]> al gore, generation investment management, sustainable investing, green investing, investing in the green economy, green business, environmental investing, al gore environmentalism, david blood, clean energy investments, sustainable capitalism, sustainable capitalism manifesto, a manifesto for sustainable capitalism

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore — a continuous warrior for the environment — said yesterday in an interview that current investment in the oil and gas industry is not that dissimilar to the subprime mortgage crisis. Moreover, he believes that the industry could collapse within the decade. Gore’s statement came in conjunction with a five point plan from Generation Investment Management LLP (the investment group Gore helped found with a former Goldman Sachs Group executive) entitled “A Manifesto for Sustainable Capitalism”. The plan outlines a long road forward for the investing world that if adopted could fundamentally change the current environment. Aside from moving investors away from carbon intensive stocks, the five point plan lays out a world where investors are rewarded for sticking with companies for the long haul. This plan will not only reduce the stress of achieving gains in the short term, but will allow companies to focus their plans on more sustainable gains over the long term.

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Greenbiz.com recently released their free, downloadable “State of Green Business 2012″ report and some of the statistics are quite surprising. The report begins by explaining the stalemate on green progress by saying that “…sustainable business is suffering a recessionary hangover.” The study goes on to look at 20 key indicators, such as organic agriculture, e-waste, and  [...]]]> greenbiz report 2012, green business, state of the industry, statistics, ratings, eco, sustainable, green, united states, corporations, recession

Greenbiz.com recently released their free, downloadable “State of Green Business 2012″ report and some of the statistics are quite surprising. The report begins by explaining the stalemate on green progress by saying that “…sustainable business is suffering a recessionary hangover.” The study goes on to look at 20 key indicators, such as organic agriculture, e-waste, and  toxic emissions, to determine whether US businesses are “swimming”, “sinking”, or “treading water”. With 80% of the indicators getting a “Tread” or “Sink” rating, this is a big wake up call that most big companies are not doing their part to make progress towards a sustainable future.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/us-has-a-recessionary-hangover-according-to-greenbiz-2012-report/feed/ 0 MySaver Safeguards Your iPhone, iPad and iPod Cables from Damage http://inhabitat.com/mysaver-safeguards-your-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-cables-from-damage/ http://inhabitat.com/mysaver-safeguards-your-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-cables-from-damage/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:20:52 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=293052
If you own an Apple product, chances are you've had to deal with broken charge cords and fraying cables. The MySaver project, designed by Thomas Lehman, and funded through Kickstarter, demonstrates an elegant solution to this ugly problem. MySaver consists]]> green design, eco design, eco friendly, environmental design, environment, sustainable design, sustainable living, green living, eco conscious, green investment, green business, thomas lehman, idiom, idiom plus, mysaver, ipod, ipad, iphone, apple, cable, charging cable, iPod dock, docking cable, cable protection, power cord saver, power cord, preservation, aluminum, silicone, smart cover, ipad smart cover, apple design, independent design, diy, diy design, kickstarter, kickstarter project

If you own an Apple product, chances are you’ve had to deal with broken charge cords and fraying cables. The MySaver project, designed by Thomas Lehman, and funded through Kickstarter, demonstrates an elegant solution to this ugly problem. MySaver consists of a few quarter-sized aluminum-reinforced silicone connectors that snap securely onto a USB charging cable and connecting dock. Available in an array of six Smart Cover inspired colors (silver, green, orange, pink, blue and gunmetal gray), the protective tabs will add life to your cords and become colorful companions to your iPhone and iPad.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/mysaver-safeguards-your-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-cables-from-damage/feed/ 2 BMW Launches Program to Transform Landfill Gases Into Hydrogen Fuel http://inhabitat.com/bmw-transforms-landfill-gases-into-hydrogen/ http://inhabitat.com/bmw-transforms-landfill-gases-into-hydrogen/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:50:12 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=285217
BMW's Spartansburg, South Carolina plant is launching a program to convert methane gas into hydrogen. If successful, the manufacturing facility will be able to power its fleet of production vehicles with hydrogen fuel-cells. A longer battery life, continuous]]> BMW, methane gas, hydrogen gas, landfill, gas-to-energy, renewable energy, green transportation, green design, green business, green technology, localize, spartansburg, south carolina, manufacturing facility, waste to energy, waste, recycle, upcycle, co2, carbon dioxide, emissions, reduction, reduce, retrofit, upgrade, innovation, power, cheap fuel, sc, manufacturing, vehicle, hydrogen fuel cell

BMW’s Spartansburg, South Carolina plant is launching a program to convert methane gas into hydrogen. If successful, the manufacturing facility will be able to power its fleet of production vehicles with hydrogen fuel-cells. A longer battery life, continuous power, and a quick recharge are just some of the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/bmw-transforms-landfill-gases-into-hydrogen/feed/ 1 INTERVIEW: We Talk to Massimo LoBuglio About Sustainable Building and Cupcakes http://inhabitat.com/little-cupcake-bakeshop-is-a-green-sweet-spot-in-nyc/ http://inhabitat.com/little-cupcake-bakeshop-is-a-green-sweet-spot-in-nyc/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:00:42 +0000 Yuka Yoneda http://inhabitat.com/?p=192376
Inhabitat: Your new SoHo location has some very cool green materials and features. Can you tell me about them? ML: The build-out started with diverting demolition waste from the landfill to a recycling waste center, which saved an estimated 3.3 tons of]]> little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop little cupcake bakeshop, green interior design, green business, green design, eco interiors, sustainable design, eco design, Massimo Lo Buglio, new york city, nyc, cupcake shop, green cupcake shop


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Is it possible for a business to go green and make green at the same time? Ray Anderson, founder of global carpeting company Interface and some say the grandfather of corporate sustainability, thinks so and reveals exactly how he did it in his new book Confessions]]> Confessions of a Radical Industrialist, by Ray C Anderson, green business, go green business, Interface Carpets, green entrepreneurs, green entrepreneurialism, eco entrepreneur, eco business, green business, sustainable business, godfather of green

Is it possible for a business to go green and make green at the same time? Ray Anderson, founder of global carpeting company Interface and some say the grandfather of corporate sustainability, thinks so and reveals exactly how he did it in his new book Confessions of a Radical Industrialist. Want to know more about this fascinating new book? Read the review by our editor Haily Zaki here >.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/is-this-the-age-of-radical-industrialists/feed/ 0 THE STORY OF INHABITAT: How Inhabitat got its start http://inhabitat.com/the-story-of-inhabitat-how-inhabitat-got-its-start/ http://inhabitat.com/the-story-of-inhabitat-how-inhabitat-got-its-start/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 17:00:16 +0000 Jill Fehrenbacher http://inhabitat.com/?p=246100
If you’ve ever been curious about how Inhabitat got its start, today is your lucky day. As the founder and editpreneur behind the blog-turned-business, I spend much of my thoughts focused on the future: the next story, the next interview, the next big project.]]> The history of Inhabitat, story of inhabitat, backstory of Inhabitat, Small Business Rules, Amex Open Forum, Big Break

If you’ve ever been curious about how Inhabitat got its start, today is your lucky day. As the founder and editpreneur behind the blog-turned-business, I spend much of my thoughts focused on the future: the next story, the next interview, the next big project. Anyone who runs a business knows that you don’t get much time to look back. You have to be so focused on the challenges in front of you that you don’t get to do a lot of reflecting on where you’ve been. But in honor of the American Express Big Break contest I wanted to take you back to how Inhabitat got its start and how it became the company that it is today.


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-story-of-inhabitat-how-inhabitat-got-its-start/feed/ 18 INTERVIEW: Ray Anderson on Climbing the Mountain of Corporate Sustainability http://inhabitat.com/interview-ray-anderson-on-climbing-the-mountain-of-corporate-sustainability/ http://inhabitat.com/interview-ray-anderson-on-climbing-the-mountain-of-corporate-sustainability/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:27 +0000 Ariel Schwartz http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=63986
Ray Anderson is more than just the founder and chairman of the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpeting, he's also the grandfather of corporate sustainability. In 1995, Anderson embarked on a mission to remove Interface Inc.'s impact on the Earth]]> inhabitat interview, ray anderson, green homes, green carpet, modular carpeting, corporate responsibility, green business

Ray Anderson is more than just the founder and chairman of the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpeting, he’s also the grandfather of corporate sustainability. In 1995, Anderson embarked on a mission to remove Interface Inc.‘s impact on the Earth completely. Below, we talk to the carpet mogul about his new book, Confessions of a Radical Industrialist, and explore the story behind his quest for sustainability.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/interview-ray-anderson-on-climbing-the-mountain-of-corporate-sustainability/feed/ 4 Seattle’s 15th Ave Coffee and Tea House Is a Rustic Eco-Chic Store Built by Starbucks http://inhabitat.com/seattles-15th-ave-coffee-and-tea-house-is-a-rustic-eco-chic-store-built-by-starbucks/ http://inhabitat.com/seattles-15th-ave-coffee-and-tea-house-is-a-rustic-eco-chic-store-built-by-starbucks/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:50:50 +0000 Ana Lisa Alperovich http://inhabitat.com/?p=245576
The 15th Ave Coffee & Tea Store's atmosphere draws upon each of the recycled objects that make up its decor, telling a story from the past and welcoming locals to have a seat and enjoy a freshly roasted coffee i the present. Far from your everyday Starbucks,]]> recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture, recycled materials,green packaging,green materials,green interiors,green furniture,green business,Decorative Objects,starbucks green initiatives,sustainable design Seattle,LED lamps,vintage furniture,organic coffee,tea house,locally sourced materials,Locally Sourced Furniture,


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/seattles-15th-ave-coffee-and-tea-house-is-a-rustic-eco-chic-store-built-by-starbucks/feed/ 1 INTERVIEW: Kimberley Graham Nye Co-founder of gDiapers http://inhabitat.com/interview-kimberley-graham-nye-co-founder-of-gdiapers/ http://inhabitat.com/interview-kimberley-graham-nye-co-founder-of-gdiapers/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:00:59 +0000 Diane Pham http://inhabitat.com/?p=183306
Moms today are no shrinking violets when it comes to multi-tasking - and we don’t just mean in the home. There are a growing number of enterprising women who are making a splash in the business world, drawing on the skills they’ve learned through motherhood,]]> gDiapers, Kimberley Graham Nye, diapers, green design, green business, small business, eco design, green kids

Moms today are no shrinking violets when it comes to multi-tasking – and we don’t just mean in the home. There are a growing number of enterprising women who are making a splash in the business world, drawing on the skills they’ve learned through motherhood, and transforming them into profitable, green business models. Case in point: Kimberly Graham Nye, co-founder of the world’s first flushable diaper, the gDiaper. Recently, our very own Beth Shea caught up with Kimberly, chatting about everything from how she came upon the idea for the ingenious diaper to her secrets of success - read ahead for the inspiring interview here.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/interview-kimberley-graham-nye-co-founder-of-gdiapers/feed/ 0 VIDEO: The Story Of Inhabitat http://inhabitat.com/video-what-is-inhabitats-small-business-rule-of-success/ http://inhabitat.com/video-what-is-inhabitats-small-business-rule-of-success/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:53:23 +0000 Yuka Yoneda http://inhabitat.com/?p=188891
You might check out Inhabitat for the latest and greatest in green design and innovation (at least we hope you do!), but did you ever wonder how the website began and what fuels it? Check out this illuminating video where Inhabitat founder and editor in chief]]> green business, green office, eco company, Jill Fehrenbacher, Inhabitat.com, Inhabitat LLC, green website, eco website, green publishing, green media, eco media, eco entrepreneur, green business, eco business, green design, green design website, Small Business Rules, green business, green office, eco company, inhabitat's small business rule, small business, success, entrepreneurs, small business rule, small business, success, entrepreneur

You might check out Inhabitat for the latest and greatest in green design and innovation (at least we hope you do!), but did you ever wonder how the website began and what fuels it? Check out this illuminating video where Inhabitat founder and editor in chief Jill Fehrenbacher talks about how the website got its start and what Inhabitat’s small business rule of success is – it might surprise you!

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Looking to make your office even greener and healthier in 2011? It's been well documented that healthy, enjoyable workplaces make for happier and more productive employees -- so check out our ten tips on how to use modern technology to create greener, more]]> tech tips, green tips, green office, green business, green company, eco office, green technology

Looking to make your office even greener and healthier in 2011? It’s been well documented that healthy, enjoyable workplaces make for happier and more productive employees — so check out our ten tips on how to use modern technology to create greener, more health-conscious offices. From social media tools you can use to green your commute to websites that help improve your indoor air quality, check out these 10 smart tips.

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