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Comment on Environmental Leadership Workshop (ALA) in Bahia Ballena by Going Green is Not Just For Big Business – You Can Grow Eco-Profits, Too! | Green Household Items

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:43:34 +0000

[...] The world of big business is making daily headlines by "going green" after discovering that what's g… is adding solar power to more than 20 stores.PepsiCo is buying renewable energy certificates to offset its carbon footprint. Even major banks and energy firms are being asked by shareholders to prove that they, too, are going green.It's not just the biggest businesses that are attracting new customers and shareholders and reaping huge profits by "going green." Small businesses also are growing eco-profits by embracing surprisingly inexpensive strategies to add value to their products, services and brand.Consider these innovative examples:- Bob Smith of Mad River Brewing Company in Blue Lake, California, has attracted positive publicity (and new customers) by promoting his efforts to reduce his small firm's waste output and take other environmentally conscious steps. In turn, he has received welcome positive publicity from the press. "What PR budget? That is our PR budget," he told the Albuquerque Tribune about "going green" to market his business.- In Florida, Natalie Kelly formed Home Therapy Cleaning Services, which uses only nontoxic, all-natural cleaning products for her home cleaning business. She used to sell aromatherapy candles from her home, she told the St. Petersburg Times, but today uses an aromatherapy baking soda blend to freshen carpets.Here's what you can do:- Two inexpensive ways any small business or solo entrepreneur can go green are to change light bulbs to energy-efficient bulbs and use biodegradable cleaning products.- With that done, tell your customers and the media about these simple ways to go green. You will have just earned instant credibility as a green business, and also as a media resource for simple, effective ways to "go green."- Many communities online and offline are forming networks to exchange energy-saving ideas for home and business. Form your own energy network, enlisting neighborhood businesses that will welcome another opportunity to show they're going green, too. The plus for you is that you will have just positioned yourself and your business as a community environmental leader.- Copy what the New York Times called "Phase 2" of the corporate response to global warming. Partner with an environmental group. Travelocity invites customers to donate an extra $10 to $40, which goes to the Conservation Fund to plant trees to offset the carbon used by a client to take a trip. Whole Foods invites customers to buy a $5 "wind power card" that goes to Renewable Choice Energy to build wind farms. What local environmental group can you partner with to promote on your Web site (and vice versa), to set aside a day that a percentage of profits will go to that organization or to make their fliers available at your business?- Make use of readily available, free information to hand out with your business literature or to make available in your office. For example, create a one-page flier on your letterhead inviting clients to calculate their own carbon footprint by visiting http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/ or http://www.myfootprint.org/- Go deeper green! Attend a "green" conference in your community or region, and promote your attendance. (Go to Google.com and type in "green" and "conference" and your area to find out when and where they are scheduled.) Write a "green" article on simple ways you are going green and submit it to one of the dozens of "green" Web sites and blogs that invite reader contributions. It's a great way to market your smart ideas and your business! [...]

Comment on Yoga at Espiritu Salvaje Center in Uvita by Gibran

Gibran — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:10:20 +0000

Hola Susan,
Nuestras clases de yoga son con reservacion, si gustas envia un correo a info@bodhisurfschool.com y nuestra instructora de yoga se pondra en contacto contigo con todos los detalles. Gracias

Comment on Yoga at Espiritu Salvaje Center in Uvita by susan hoekstra

susan hoekstra — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:53:01 +0000

buenos dias, una pregunta, este fin de semana, hay clases de yoga?
Voy estar en la zona y me gusteria participar
Saludos,
Susan

Comment on Joining the Peace Corps – Part 1 by Natural Resource » Blog Archive » What field of agriculture should I be studying and majoring in? » Natural Resource

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:17:53 +0000

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Comment on Art With Meaning & Bodhi Surf by Travis

Travis — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:55:55 +0000

We look forward to continued collaboration for the INNER SURFER ART and a meaningful family retreat!

Comment on Bodhi Surf Hires Maya Paz by Travis

Travis — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:25:26 +0000

Thanks Ken! We patiently await your visit! Sending our best!

Comment on Art With Meaning & Bodhi Surf by Brigitta

Brigitta — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:14:10 +0000

What a lovely story, friendship, and positive collaboration! I’m truly touched to be able to participate and prepare a meaningful family retreat in Costa Rica. I look forward to being in touch!

Comment on Bodhi Surf Hires Maya Paz by Ken Anning

Ken Anning — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:00:09 +0000

Trav …… Maya foto is muy bonita …… a lot better looking than her ole man, eh? Just read the msjs here …. Clancy a dad ? Wow. Give him my best.
Just arrived in Puerto Vallarta last night. Back in the tropics !!! Vida es fantastico otro vez. Love you, and best thoughts to Pilar y ‘Maya’
Capt’n Kook

Comment on Bodhi Surf Hires Maya Paz by Travis

Travis — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:53:34 +0000

JT — Thanks for the positive energy! I’m hoping you can make it back down here and hang out with us! You’ll love it man! PS. Have you seen Clancey lately? He and I are both learning about fatherhood! His baby girl is so beautiful. Big hugs JT and thanks for keeping in touch!

Comment on Grupo SURF Volunteer Experience by Bodhi Surf School, Costa Rica: Building Awareness and Promoting Change | Your Travel Choice Blog

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:32:57 +0000

[...] to coordinate local marine sustainability efforts. Bays and his partner Gibran Garcia have created Grupo SURF, a program that provides local children and teens with free surf lessons and engagement in [...]