Why A Clever Logo Matters

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The FedEx logo has a hidden message. Does it matter? In a blog post called “25 logos with hidden messages – Amazing Graphic Designing tricks!” Charlie Johnson, the author, talks about what makes a logo a good marketing tool. He says: …make your logo look more conceptual and clever using the graphic designing tricks. As [...]

WalMart’s Sustainability Index: Tips for Suppliers

When WalMart finally unveiled their new Sustainability Index, I found the 15 questions a bit underwhelming. Especially, after all the press and fuss (you can download the questions from the WalMart web site). For example, the first question, “Have you measured your corporate greenhouse gas emissions?” is so simplistic, that a yes answer could mean [...]

Made In USA RPET- Recycled Cotton Blend T-Shirt

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Concept Eco offering a Made in the USA 50% polyester from post-consumer recycled clear plastic Bottles (PC RPET)/ 50% waste cotton t-shirt. You have to see them to believe.

Why Clean Tech Start-Ups Should Bother Going Green

I had the opportunity to be a sustainability coach to some of the Clean Tech Open semifinalists last week. The Annual Business Competition provides green mentoring and sustainability workshops to help clean tech entrepreneurs integrate sustainability into their business plans. And I found myself stressing the business case for why integrating green made business sense. [...]

Let Me Nominate You: $100K Small Business Competition

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American Express, in partnership with NBC Universal, is holding a competition to “Shine A Light” on an “inspiring” small business. I find so many of you inspiring, I’m thinking: Could it be you? They are looking for small businesses that are: Innovative Give back to the community Demonstrate a “customer first” mentality. If so, they [...]