You have heard the adage, let your dollars do the talking for you, and it is particularly true with corporations and their environmental impact. Historic mass wasters like Wal-Mart, made huge shifts when it was clear there was a strong consumer base making purchasing decisions based on sustainability. With that in mind, there are some…
It is never too late to introduce your children to the idea of environmental consciousness and protecting our planet. Here are some of our favorite children’s books on the environment that make great reads and gifts. My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) by…
We have written previously about environmental justice and environmental swaps you can incorporate into your day-to-day life, but sometimes, reading isn’t the best medium to convey an idea. Other times, we just want to sit back and watch someone explain things to us. For those days and the visual learners among us, here are several…
We all know the mantra, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But with busy days, tossing used containers in the recycling bin can feel like all we have capacity to think about. Here are specific ideas for how to incorporate more environmentally conscious decisions into your everyday: What products do you use often enough that you can…
Nonprofit around the country have thrown themselves into social media while few foundations or their leaders have utilized these platforms. What’s the right amount? What organizations are best suited for social media and should yours start using it? A few things to consider first: Resources. As in any new initiative, communications or otherwise, you should…
Burnout is such a critical topic, that our strategies for preventing it have encompassed two posts. Below are additional strategies worth exploring to prevent burnout, which follows from the last post. Empower informal network building amongst employees. One of the best ways to create strong teams is to allow informal networks to develop. An easy way to empower…