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December 07 2011
The 10 Essential Steps To Successful Social Entrepreneurship

The 10 Essential Steps To Successful Social Entrepreneurship

Written by: Jeffrey Hollender

Jeffrey Hollender--founder of Seventh Generation--knows a thing or two about starting businesses that do well for the planet and the bottom line. These are his tips for doing it right.

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Gainesville, Florida: An Unlikely World Capital Of Solar Power

Gainesville, Florida: An Unlikely World Capital Of Solar Power

Home to the Florida Gators, Tom Petty, and… lots and lots of solar panels.

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Unilever Passes Nike To Lead List Of Climate-Change-Focused Companies

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Transportation Secretary Says The Volt Is Not Going To Explode

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A Guide To Choosing Restaurants That Treat Employees Right

A Guide To Choosing Restaurants That Treat Employees Right

Low pay, no sick days, no opportunity for advancement: This is standard in America’s restaurants. Are there any places you can support that are doing it better?

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Spinlister: Peer-To-Peer Bike Sharing Gets Rolling

Spinlister: Peer-To-Peer Bike Sharing Gets Rolling

City bike shares are nice and all, but what if you want a bike that’s a little… sleeker. Just search an online data base and take a neighbors’ for a ride.

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Worldshapin Sizes Up Global Economic Indicators With Loopy Shapes

Worldshapin Sizes Up Global Economic Indicators With Loopy Shapes

A new visualization tool lets you see how the world’s countries are progressing toward more healthy and equitable societies, and how much it’s ruining the planet to get there.

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The Can Van Will Bring Craft Beer To The Can-Loving Masses

The Can Van Will Bring Craft Beer To The Can-Loving Masses

Finding craft brews in cans is a rare occurrence, but even the smallest brewers in San Francisco can now do their own small run, thanks to a mobile canning unit.

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A Tiny Pacific Island Is Now Powered By Coconuts

A Tiny Pacific Island Is Now Powered By Coconuts

It’s not a joke. Coconuts--and not much else--is plentiful on the islands of Tokelau. So they’re making good with what they have, and converting the entire region to solar and coconut biofuels.

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