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Mar 1, 2010

Environmental Financial Rewards

Xcetera is the University of Oklahoma’s campus convenience store – a place where students can get their daily sweet-tooth satisfied, pick up necessities and stock their dorm refrigerators. Recently, they’ve implemented a reward program designed to give environmentally-conscious students a break on groceries – something most college students can definitely use – involving reusable bags. How it Works When students shop at Xcetera, they’re encouraged to use their ‘Crimson and Green’ Xcetera reusable bags rather than opting…

Dec 14, 2009

Eco-Friendly Credit Cards

Eco-friendly credit cards and green banking options are providing consumers with new ways to minimize their impact on the planet. From carbon offsets and charitable donations to eco rewards and planet-friendly cards, today’s financial institutions are taking initiatives to improve the planet. Plastic-Free Plastic A joint effort between Sony, Mitsubishi Plastics, and Dai Nippon Printing has resulted in the world’s first non-petroleum based credit card that is capable of multi-functional chip applications. Nearly half of the materials…

Oct 19, 2009

Does “Green Investing” make Sense for you?

A recent study by the PNC Financial Services Group found that over 70% of well-to-do Americans (those with at least $500,000 in investable assets) have “green” values and a strong interest in environmental issues and encouraging companies that follow a socially responsible path. The fact that these socially responsible investors (SRI) now actually make up the majority of investors is a relatively recent development in the industry and reflects the changing values of our society. In…

Nov 2, 2008

The Sustainable MBA

The business of business is to make money. It’s unlikely that will ever change. However, companies and the people who manage them are becoming increasingly aware that to make money in a rapidly changing world and diminishing resources, they need to generate revenue in more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible ways. So, while the objective of business remains making money, innovative and progressive businesses are starting to adopt a more open management style. Placing greater emphasis on ethical behaviors…

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