https://www.treehugger.com/feeds/category/business/en-usCopyright (c) 2018, TreeHuggerTue, 30 Jan 2018 16:17:12 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/if-young-people-dont-act-climate-change-then-we-are-real-trouble-again/ This is not the defining issue of my generation. But it is of yours.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:17:12 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/if-young-people-dont-act-climate-change-then-we-are-real-trouble-again/Business This is not the defining issue of my generation. But it is of yours.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-are-those-new-years-resolutions-going-3-ways-forests-can-help.html If your resolve is already waning, you’re in good company. According to one study by the University of Scranton, only eight percent of us see our resolutions through to the end of the year. ]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:03:25 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-are-those-new-years-resolutions-going-3-ways-forests-can-help.htmlBusiness If your resolve is already waning, you’re in good company. According to one study by the University of Scranton, only eight percent of us see our resolutions through to the end of the year. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-one-company-removed-1000000lb-trash-our-waters.html United By Blue is not messing around. ]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:50 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-one-company-removed-1000000lb-trash-our-waters.htmlBusiness United By Blue is not messing around. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/extraordinary-photos-greenpeaces-antarctic-expedition/ The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a 3-month Antarctic expedition, supporting an international proposal for the world’s largest protected area.]]>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:32:32 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/extraordinary-photos-greenpeaces-antarctic-expedition/Business The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a 3-month Antarctic expedition, supporting an international proposal for the world’s largest protected area.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/do-you-know-how-use-water-fountain.html Some head-scratching tips from The Guardian are a reminder that there are young folks unfamiliar with these old fashioned devices!]]>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:39:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/do-you-know-how-use-water-fountain.htmlBusiness Some head-scratching tips from The Guardian are a reminder that there are young folks unfamiliar with these old fashioned devices!]]>https://www.treehugger.com/economics/us-imposes-30-percent-duty-chinese-solar-panels.html It's not protecting U.S. panel manufacturers, it's protecting coal and gas.]]>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:19:27 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/economics/us-imposes-30-percent-duty-chinese-solar-panels.htmlBusiness It's not protecting U.S. panel manufacturers, it's protecting coal and gas.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/worlds-oldest-insurance-market-stop-investing-coal.html Lloyd's of London joins the ranks of big insurers who no longer see coal as a viable investment. ]]>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:09:24 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/worlds-oldest-insurance-market-stop-investing-coal.htmlBusiness Lloyd's of London joins the ranks of big insurers who no longer see coal as a viable investment. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/facebook-parasitic-and-harms-users-says-zuckerbergs-former-mentor.html From political manipulation to dangerous addiction, Roger NcNamee insists that Facebook needs to change its business model to be less harmful.]]>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:35:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/facebook-parasitic-and-harms-users-says-zuckerbergs-former-mentor.htmlBusiness From political manipulation to dangerous addiction, Roger NcNamee insists that Facebook needs to change its business model to be less harmful.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/short-list-amazons-second-headquarters-speaks-volumes-about-cities.html There are not many surprises, other than Columbus, Ohio and Toronto, Canada]]>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:56:53 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/short-list-amazons-second-headquarters-speaks-volumes-about-cities.htmlBusiness There are not many surprises, other than Columbus, Ohio and Toronto, Canada]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/no-your-microwave-oven-isnt-killing-planet.html These stupid headlines miss the whole point. Microwaves use very little power, slightly more than a 7-watt LED bulb over its lifetime.]]>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:36:45 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/no-your-microwave-oven-isnt-killing-planet.htmlBusiness These stupid headlines miss the whole point. Microwaves use very little power, slightly more than a 7-watt LED bulb over its lifetime.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/uk-supermarket-promises-go-plastic-free-2023.html The fact that Iceland specializes in frozen food has not daunted its directors, who say they'll switch to recyclable paper and pulp trays.]]>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:47:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/uk-supermarket-promises-go-plastic-free-2023.htmlBusiness The fact that Iceland specializes in frozen food has not daunted its directors, who say they'll switch to recyclable paper and pulp trays.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/economics/heat-cryptocurrency-mining-aquaculture-myera-group.html Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.]]>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:21:44 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/economics/heat-cryptocurrency-mining-aquaculture-myera-group.htmlBusiness Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-pledges-fight-plastic-pollution.html But its strategy would be far more effective if it focused on reusables, not recycling.]]>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:40:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-pledges-fight-plastic-pollution.htmlBusiness But its strategy would be far more effective if it focused on reusables, not recycling.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/does-yosemite-need-starbucks.html More than 20,000 people have signed a petition asking that a new Starbucks be stopped from opening in the national park.]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:48:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/does-yosemite-need-starbucks.htmlBusiness More than 20,000 people have signed a petition asking that a new Starbucks be stopped from opening in the national park.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/new-york-citys-mayor-de-blasio-divest-big-oil-and-sue-companies.html Changes closer to home would be nice too.]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:06:53 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/new-york-citys-mayor-de-blasio-divest-big-oil-and-sue-companies.htmlBusiness Changes closer to home would be nice too.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/china-planting-163-million-acres-forest-year.html The pollution-beleaguered country plans to increase forest coverage to 23 percent of its total landmass by the end of the decade.]]>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:05:40 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/china-planting-163-million-acres-forest-year.htmlBusiness The pollution-beleaguered country plans to increase forest coverage to 23 percent of its total landmass by the end of the decade.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/scotland-bans-plastic-handled-cotton-buds.html The ban on buds (swabs) is expected to reduce Scotland's marine plastic pollution by 50 percent.]]>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 06:51:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/scotland-bans-plastic-handled-cotton-buds.htmlBusiness The ban on buds (swabs) is expected to reduce Scotland's marine plastic pollution by 50 percent.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/microbead-bans-come-effect-uk-and-canada.html There's much work still to be done. But this is an important step for our oceans. ]]>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:15:43 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/microbead-bans-come-effect-uk-and-canada.htmlBusiness There's much work still to be done. But this is an important step for our oceans. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/german-politicians-fear-2020-climate-goals-are-unreachable.html Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments]]>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/german-politicians-fear-2020-climate-goals-are-unreachable.htmlBusiness Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/fun-fact-environmentalism-good-politics-right-too.html If only the hardcore base would get out of the way...]]>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:50:05 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/fun-fact-environmentalism-good-politics-right-too.htmlBusiness If only the hardcore base would get out of the way...]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/apple-needs-do-more-protect-children-investors-say.html Up until now, Apple has offered no guidelines for using its devices responsibly. Investors want this to change.]]>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 06:22:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/apple-needs-do-more-protect-children-investors-say.htmlBusiness Up until now, Apple has offered no guidelines for using its devices responsibly. Investors want this to change.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/jargon-watch-design-disposability.html Leyla Acaroglu explains how we got into this mess.]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:31:49 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/jargon-watch-design-disposability.htmlBusiness Leyla Acaroglu explains how we got into this mess.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/ozone-hole-recovering-proof-international-treaties-can-be-effective.html New NASA study offers first direct proof that the ozone hole is recovering thanks to the Montreal Protocol treaty and the international ban on CFCs.]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:12:34 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/ozone-hole-recovering-proof-international-treaties-can-be-effective.htmlBusiness New NASA study offers first direct proof that the ozone hole is recovering thanks to the Montreal Protocol treaty and the international ban on CFCs.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/soon-you-may-pay-extra-25p-coffee-disposable-cup.html In an attempt to get coffee cup waste under control, a recommendation has been made to start charging for disposables, rather than discounting reusables.]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:27:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/soon-you-may-pay-extra-25p-coffee-disposable-cup.htmlBusiness In an attempt to get coffee cup waste under control, a recommendation has been made to start charging for disposables, rather than discounting reusables.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/chinas-import-ban-sputnik-moment-plastics-and-recycling-industry.html It doesn't sound like a big deal today, but some think that the implications are huge.]]>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:55:41 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/chinas-import-ban-sputnik-moment-plastics-and-recycling-industry.htmlBusiness It doesn't sound like a big deal today, but some think that the implications are huge.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/green-brexit-minister-hints-sustainable-farm-subsidies.html From soil carbon to flood prevention, reforming farm subsidies could be Brexit's upside. ]]>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:55:40 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/green-brexit-minister-hints-sustainable-farm-subsidies.htmlBusiness From soil carbon to flood prevention, reforming farm subsidies could be Brexit's upside. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/britain-panicked-now-china-wont-take-any-more-its-plastic-waste.html For 20 years, China has essentially been the UK's plastic dump. Now that door is closed and nobody knows what to do.]]>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:58:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/britain-panicked-now-china-wont-take-any-more-its-plastic-waste.htmlBusiness For 20 years, China has essentially been the UK's plastic dump. Now that door is closed and nobody knows what to do.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/uk-government-launches-500000-fund-repurpose-food-waste.html We can feed landfills. Or we can feed people. Let's choose sides. ]]>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:00:06 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/uk-government-launches-500000-fund-repurpose-food-waste.htmlBusiness We can feed landfills. Or we can feed people. Let's choose sides. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/theres-something-fishy-going-fraser-basin.html Did you know that the steelhead fish is the same species as rainbow trout? The two varieties are only distinguished by their color and breeding habits. The steelhead is an endangered species in many parts of North America.]]>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:58:41 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/theres-something-fishy-going-fraser-basin.htmlBusiness Did you know that the steelhead fish is the same species as rainbow trout? The two varieties are only distinguished by their color and breeding habits. The steelhead is an endangered species in many parts of North America.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-other-world-computing-became-renewable-energy-leader.html Not content with just upgrading old Macs, OWC has also become a net producer of renewable energy. ]]>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:11:03 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/how-other-world-computing-became-renewable-energy-leader.htmlBusiness Not content with just upgrading old Macs, OWC has also become a net producer of renewable energy. ]]>