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BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE
Business and corporate-related transformations that can change the world of commerce.
CULTURE HEROES
This is a short list of some very independent thinkers, from many disciplines, who have managed to change the way we think about our world.
MEDIA ACTIVISM
Possibly the most important issue facing us today is the control of our media and hundreds of experts much smarter than me, seem to agree. A list of all kinds of reporters, news organizations and advocacy groups trying to find out what's really going on.
ONE GOOD DEED....
Please learn about these lesser-publicized organizations changing our world for the better, one human at a time.
EXPLORERS ON THE EDGES OF THE MIND
This is the place for websites that really test your personal reality models! Only for those who are prepared to have their old ideas challenged.
BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE
Business and corporate-related transformations that can change the world of commerce.
Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility
ADPSR is a national non-profit organization of architects, designers, planners and related professionals whose efforts are directed towards arms reduction, protection of the natural and built environment and socially responsible development.
http://www.adpsr.org
Asset-based Thinking
If you want to change the way you think you have to do business, you must see the contributions of Kathy Cramer and Hank Wasiak to the subject.
http://www.assetbasedthinking.com/
Businesses for Social Responsibility
BSR helps its member companies integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations through consulting, research, and convenings
http://www.bsr.org/
Center for EcoLiteracy
Dedicated to education for sustainable living, beginning with education and our children.
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/
Co-Op America
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping businesses stay environmentally aware and community conscious.
http://www.coopamerica.org
The Corporation (Documentary Film)
It started with an amazing film, but you can help the Campaign for Corporate Harm Reduction here too.
http://www.thecorporation.com/
Go to their LINKS page and find the most enlightening resources for corporate change that I think is available on the internet.
http://www.thecorporation.com/index.cfm?page_id=19
CorpWatch
A great source on the efforts to make corporations responsible for their actions. Lots of resources and news.
http://www.corpwatch.org
Ecomall
Ecomall is "earth's largest environmental shopping center and your first stop to shop for green products that are good for people and the environment." This is a massive site, with listings from air purification to pest control, renewable energy to eco-investing, so there's a lot to choose from. Looks like a great resource.
http://www.ecomall.com
Good Money
Socially responsible investing.
http://www.goodmoney.com
Green Business.net
A Community filled with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by running and working for a green business.
http://www.greenbusiness.net/
Green Business Alliance
Green Business Alliance is focused on teaching businesses what is involved in becoming "Greenified", their original term, much explained on the site.
http://www.greenbusinessalliance.com/
Green For All
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. They fight both poverty and pollution at the same time. What an excellent idea!
http://www.greenforall.org
Grist.org
World wide environmental news and commentary. There's a fantastic list of 15 Green Business corporate founders here. Very inspiring if you want to prove that profit and sustainability can actually work together.
http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2007/09/18/bizfounders/
InterfaceFLOR
An example of the potential of corporate responsibility. Ray Anderson, the founder, can be seen in the film "The Corporation".
http://www.interfaceflor.com
O2 New York
One of my dearest designer buddies, John Napolitano, was a charter member of this NY based organization created to implement and encourage environmental consciousness in design and business.
http://www.o2nyc.org
Rethink Paper
A non-profit devoted to all the alternatives to tree killing. A must-see for graphic designers.
http://www.rethinkpaper.org
The EnvironLink Network
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.
http://www.envirolink.org/sbn
The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide
Starting point for consumers in the USA and Canada looking for recycling information.
http://www.obviously.com/recycle/