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Whether you're looking for information about sustainable business, or looking for online media to publish your green marketing articles, here's a partial listing of sites that offer a wealth of information and opportunities!
Reference Sites
Business for Social Responsibility
- The BSR provides a wealth of information and perspectives on corporate social responsibility. Check their site for a truly impressive collection of articles, reports, and presentations on the leading edge of CSR thought and practice.
The EnviroLink Network
- The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental and sustainability resources since 1991. Their site is truly encyclopedic.
LOHAS
- LOHAS stands for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, and the organization follows trends in this market segment, which spans all age groups, as well as cultural, racial, religious and political groups. With a rich article library, an informative magazine, a film festival and annual conference, LOHAS is a well-established and influential voice in the sustainable business community.
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Spirit In Business
- Spirit in Business was founded on the premise that creating businesses that respect life rather than destroy it requires a shift in the mind, a change in consciousness. Their mission is to explore and further the role of consciousness, ethics and values in business leadership. With an e-magazine, a yearly conference, and an information-packed, inspirational website, they are a leader in the movement toward conscious enterprise.
Treehugger
- Treehugger is the best sustainability blog I've found yet...an encyclopedic range of articles, along with opportunities for "greenies" to interact, network, and find jobs. It's credible but doesn't take itself too seriously...lots of good information here, with an attractively light touch.
Byregion
- Byregion is a richly diverse business network and directory for conscious businesses and holistic practitioners, offering many promotional and web development services for a very affordable price!
Chesapeake Sustainable Business Network (Maryland-based)
- As a BALLE network, the CSBA promotes local sustainable businesses, educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Their Buy Local Baltimore campaign offers consumers a discount for buying from member businesses.
Co-op America (for green/sustainable businesses only)
- Co-op America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982. Their mission is to harness economic power-the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace-to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. To do this, they offer a wealth of information on greening your life and business, including the online and offline National Green Pages, a networking listserv for green businesses, four yearly Green Fest expo/conferences, and much more.
SustainLane
- SustainLane has taken a three-prong approach to bringing green to the mainstream by targeting businesses and consumers at SustainLane.com, and governments at SustainLane Government. Currently they're finalizing improvements to their upgraded business directory, which they’ll be rolling out in March along with an online space where people can share information about their favorite green products, services, and businesses like yours!
If you can recommend other great information sites on green business or conscious enterprise, please contact me (link to phila@your-words-worth.com) and share the information!
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