The business of solar and the next ‘long tail’

The home solar industry is alive and well, though it could use a new business model.

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The business of solar and the next ‘long tail’

With the SDGs, everything is connected

One set of challenges, indivisible, with sustainability and resilience for all.

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With the SDGs, everything is connected

5 big ideas to breathe new life into cities

Architects, artists, planners, designers and ecologists discuss the five anchors that will pull nature into urban environments.

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5 big ideas to breathe new life into cities

Kellogg’s new ‘compost chef’ on soil and business success

Renowned soil scientist Anna Becvar says her role advising the cereal giant’s farmers on organic soils and crop yield could herald a new business trend.

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Kellogg’s new ‘compost chef’ on soil and business success

In the new investment mix, clients demand more

More investors expect nothing less than positive social impact with long-term growth.

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In the new investment mix, clients demand more

Reinventing capitalism in a climate constrained world

We Mean Business Chief Executive Nigel Topping addresses how the climate crisis is accelerating the growth of new business models and new societal models, roiling the status quo inside companies, communities and countries in Phoenix at GreenBiz 16.

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Reinventing capitalism in a climate constrained world

Three Fun Crafts with Old Business Cards

When you get new business cards, you may be left with dozens of old ones that no longer serve a purpose. Vistaprint, a company that makes recycled business cards, put together an infographic demonstrating three creative ways to upcycle those …

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Food companies look at a new business model for developing countries

Will businesses be willing to get knee-deep into sustainability efforts if they’re not able to make a traditional business case for it? One social entrepreneur's challenges.

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Food companies look at a new business model for developing countries

VERGE Executive Series: Q&A with Facebook’s Bill Weihl

Facebook’s manager of energy efficiency and sustainability discusses technology’s potential to create radical new business opportunities amid the convergence of technologies.

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VERGE Executive Series: Q&A with Facebook’s Bill Weihl