Category: Blog
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You Can Achieve Impact When You Work With Your Town
It is not easy to be a sustainable small business. You are often working against the flow of your industry, society, and region. The path of least resistance is usually not aligned with your values, from unethical supply chains to fossil fuel based utilities to a low minimum wage. Thus, every company eventually hits a…
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You Are More Than a Consumer
Like many teenagers, I spent that decade trying to pin down my identity into something that could be interesting and mysterious but could be articulated in an icebreaker question on the first day of class. It was not easy. There was, however, a solution provided: identity as a consumer. I had a long list of…
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Never Stop Learning – How to Invest in Yourself and Sustainability
Sustainability is a concept of infinite proportions. There are a million subtopics, specialties, and rabbit holes to go down. Even more overwhelming, sustainability is interdisciplinary and holistic in approach, so you need to be able to cross topics and break out of silos. This is quite exciting for anyone who loves learning, but it can…
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Ignore Sustainability at Your Own Peril
Being a responsible business leader means being proactive. You must identify risk and respond lest a problem catches you unawares. Lots of people are generally good at this in specific areas. It could be industry awareness, a mental red flag that pops up when a customer says certain phrases, a regulatory monitor for the company,…
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Network with Impact – How to Attend Events Sustainably
It is event season for many of us. Spring has brought conferences, rain, networking socials, and a flurry of activity before people leave for summer vacations. As you venture out into the world, remember that every day is a chance to live sustainably. Here are some tips on how to attend your business events with…