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Is A Virtual Work Environment Good For The Planet?

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Nov 1 7
San Francisco, California

Can Software Save The Planet From Climate Change? I lowered my carbon footprint the day I began working from my home office versus commuting to a work place. As a software business owner , straw bale home owner, Prius car owner, organic-gardener and composter, hemp clothes lover, and user of chemical-free household and make-up products, I often get asked if software is sustainable or earth friendly. Unless you have been living on another planet, you know that climate change is no longer a debate. It's here. Anyone who tries to argue a case that it is not happening ---  just remember « Continue »

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Green Festival

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Oct 20 5
Recycled Art Made From Trash Green Festival 2009

Tired of attending the same old boring business conferences year after year?  Then you won't want to miss the annual Green Festival coming to a city near you. I have the privilege of speaking at the upcoming San Francisco Green Festival on November 6th and 7th during the Green Business Conference. I will be sharing the stage with Joey Shepp, founder of Earthsite, a new media agency where we will be presenting on social media and online marketing plans. If you want fun, edutainment, great food, and excellent networking, then check out my top 10 reasons why you won't want to miss this « Continue »

Green Is So Sexy Down Under

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Apr 21 2
Couture Cottons

Go Green Down Under Earth Day is this week and while the "Green" industry has exploded along with some green washing, there is however the Green Festival that ensures reputable green exhibitors and businesses at their annual conferences. I found such a company a few weeks ago while attending the event in San Francisco. Couture Cottons lingerie --- beautifully designed undies using eco-friendly fabrics. Their tag line is Go Green Down Under. I had the opportunity to meet Sandra Castro Richards, the owner and founder of Couture Cottons, from San Antonio Texas. The more we chatted, the more I « Continue »

A GREEN business is a GOOD business

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Apr 10 27
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In recognition of Earth Day this month, April 22nd, I am honoring all the Green businesses who have dared to make our planet and her people a better place to live. This blog post is for you! I have always been intrigued by anything and everything Green. I grew up in Austin Texas where Whole Foods is headquartered. I remember when the store was just a dinky co-op on Lamar street in the early 80's. It was the first place and time I had ever seen a White person with dreadlocks. I was fascinated! Noticing food from a bulk bin was a new experience for me. I immediately absorbed the energy in that « Continue »