Agriculture has never been as unstable as it is at the moment. Businesses are struggling with the economics of achieving measurable crop yields. Whether it be the ecological instability or the economics behind agriculture, many businesses are seeing lower margins on their crop. Increasing in frequency is the amount of land that is being rendered [...]
Ecopreneur Interview Series: Freally
April 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Part 12 in a series where Krates Ng (co-founder of Mokugift the ecard service) interviews fellow ecopreneurs. Today, Krates interviews Eric Bae, founder of Freally. Freally is an online recycling and exchange website that helps its users to give away and receive free things. 1) Why did you start your company? There were a few motivations [...]
Earth Day Round Up: A Billion Acts of Green | Ethical Consumption
April 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
This movement prompted the passage of groundbreaking laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. According to The Earth Day Network more than 1 billion people participate annually in Earth Day activities, making it the largest civic observance in the world. The Earth Day Network works with over 22,000 [...]
Pentel’s Eco-friendly Line Has Potential to Leave a Mark!
April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pentel of America Ltd.’s Recycology program, is an umbrella brand for all of its eco-friendly products. Launched in 2007, this line of products promises- A minimum of 50% and up to 100% recycled materials by weight. Pentel has introduced a whole line of products under the eco-friendly category- right from ball point pens to mechanical pencils [...]
Ecopreneur Interview Series: five Accessories
April 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Part 11 in a series where Krates Ng (co-founder of Mokugift the ecard service) interviews fellow ecopreneurs. Today, Krates interviews Christine Hutchinson, founder of Five Accessories. Five Accessories offers eco and fair trade unique designer handbags & wood jewelry from FIVE countries. 1) Why did you start your company? We were on our honeymoon in Bali [...]
