The mission of the organicARCHITECT green design architecture firm goes beyond the greening of the design industry; their mission is to upgrade architecture design to one where it is standard to equally consider the environment and the individuals as much as aesthetics and design.

No one can deny the effect praise and recognition can have on people. Praise and rewards can do wonders to bolster an employee’s self-confidence and morale.

At the end of the day, an employee reward program is one of the greatest investments an employer can make. The effects of this are far-reaching boosting confidence, camaraderie and the spirit of the whole work environment.

Do you often envision yourself achieving great things, and then follow this up with a negative thought process? Do you talk yourself out of your dreams before you even begin to pursue them? If so, you need to change the way you think and create some positive thinking success.

Times like these will result in either the feeling of defeat or expanded creativity. Conscious entrepreneurs tend to fall in the latter, focusing largely on the opportunity rather then lack. And with such an attitude and tips like these, generating extra income by creating passive income streams is easy.

New Belgium ecofriendly beer company is a conscious business worth talking about. Why? Because not only do they have the triple bottom line approach down packed, but they are having some tasty fun while they are it. It is a recipe for success that merits popping open one of their ice-cold brewskis and celebrating!

June is the month to celebrate the fathers that helped build us up and the graduates who are moving forward. Fortunately, more than ever before, the market is flooded with products that reflect your love as well as care for people and the environment. Here’s a sampling from the ever-growing array of conscious & ecofriendly gifts for dads and grads that will inspire both your shopping and your heart:

The economic rollercoaster and a call to service from the Obama administration are sending waves of professionals into the realm of social enterprise. They are shocked to find a vibrant community of innovators— many of whom are high school, college and graduate student entrepreneurs.

Congratulations! The USM Prison Project wins best Short Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival, May 16, 2009. (…)

Applying these household money saving tips takes patience and practice, but the rewards are worth it when you find you’ve saved enough money to get out of debt, go on vacation, or buy a new car.

With summer almost here, party planning season is about to kick into full gear! From weddings to boat parties to backyard BBQs, many look forward to closing the winter door and enjoying warm summer soirees. Unfortunately, along with the party fun often comes a whole lot of unnecessary waste. With a little eco-friendly event planning, however, it is easy to celebrate in a green way.