Eco Business - Our economy is an integral part of our ecology and the business of fair and responsible trading in the fruits of the earth is the foundation of a healthy society. Our Eco Business section explores Eco Innovations that can make a positive difference to your life. We examine new Eco Technologies that can change the way we live and work in our society. We explore developing Trends in business and in the eco products and services market place. We profile an Eco Business in each issue which is leading the way in its field of enterprise. We look at various ways to add green to both ways of doing business and to the bottom line. We look at ethical and Eco Investing as a means to securing sustainable income that make more than sense. The way we work is very much part of the way we live and the way we treat the planet. The economic future belongs to sustainable businesses. In this section we can help business become part of the solution and true environmental leaders.
Builders and renovators face barriers in the shift to sustainability
Written by Jim Verzino
Certainly price is one of the issues that these dedicated green businesspeople have to overcome, but price is just the tip of the iceberg. Resistance from neighbors, zoning boards, employees and subcontractors are just as difficult to surmount and time-consuming.
Just ask Michael Strong, owner of Greenhaus Builders, Houston's leading green builder.
Ray Anderson Leads Business Down A Sustainable Path
Written by The Editor
Known for his advanced and progressive stance on industrial ecology and sustainability Ray Anderson has been described by many as the greenest CEO in North America. A pioneer and visionary, Ray has lead the way by not only transforming his successful carpet and floor covering company into one of the most sustainable corporations in existence but also by actively sharing his experience with other organizations and government.
Sixteen Tips for a Greener Workplace
Written by Contributor
Without reinventing the wheel, here are some simple things you can do to make your workplace greener:

2. Avoid printing and copying whenever possible. Always think – do I really need a hard copy of this? If you have to copy and print, use both sides of the paper.
Recycling Electronic Equipment
Written by Contributor
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Written by Contributor
That said, carbon offsetting is any act that mitigates (or "alleviates", "lessens" or "diminishes") greenhouse gas emissions. The idea behind it is that instead of reducing one's own greenhouse gas emissions, one compensates by paying to have them reduced elsewhere.
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