2009 January

A New Resource On How to Start a Green Business

January 8, 2009 By Paul Smith

Here at Ecopreneurist, we believe in the power of sharing and building upon our resources and knowledge, so that everybody has a chance to accelerate the expansion of the launching of green businesses, and the effective, useful greening of what’s already here.

So it was a pleasure to learn about startingupgreen.com.

Avaline Corn Lanyards

January 8, 2009 By John Simonetta Leave a Comment

The 2009 eco products are starting to show up. Avaline has improved their eco-friendly lanyard made from 100% PLA (a corn fabric that is biodegradable according to Avaline).

South Korea Joins Fray, Aims to Create 1 Million “Green” Jobs

January 7, 2009 By Scott Cooney 2 Comments

South Korea becomes the latest municipality to jump on the green job bandwagon.

What Do Ecopreneurs Say Their Most Effective Marketing Is?

January 7, 2009 By Scott Cooney 12 Comments

I interview ecopreneurs with an average of 3.5 years in business to ask them what the best use of their advertising dollars is. Their responses may shock you.

Or, they may not.

Starbucks Shmarbucks – 2009, the Year of Coffee on the Cheap

January 7, 2009 By Felix Desroches 24 Comments

As the mercury drops this winter season, the Grande Latte is in vogue again – but will set you back almost $4. Here are 5 tips for how to have your cup o’ Joe without breaking the bank.