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How to shop the ‘Eco Green Hotel’ way

A new online store is aiming to transform how the hotel industry finds and buys eco-amenities for environmentally-conscious travelers.

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Is a “green plane” on the horizon from Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines has officially unveiled a prototype model for a “green plane” that combines fuel efficiency, environmentally responsible products, customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight.

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Chicago gets its first LEED certified hotel

The Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza has just become the Windy City’s first LEED certified lodging property, earning the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance by the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Ecogear launches line of eco-friendly bags

A new line of rugged bags by Ecogear come fully equipped with form, function and eco-friendliness. After trying one out for myself, I am definitely hooked.

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New educational tour promotes sustainable consumerism

The launch of the coast-to coast 2009 National Clean Air Green Tour is aiming to educate consumers on the latest advances in sustainability, giving participants hands-on experience with well-known brands that support environmental awareness.

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Celebrate 'Earth Month' at the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is hosting an 18-day Earth Expo during the month, showcasing companies and organizations that offer green products, services and information – like Sustainable playground maker KOMPAN and Tiki Barber’s “Tiki Recreation” – to help consumers adopt greener practices.

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Even in this economy, companies want customers to know just how green they are

According to a recent study, companies are continually investing in green programs in an effort to win over consumers, even though the price for any company to go green, whether it is in the travel sector or not, is typically higher than the non-green alternative.

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Green shopping on your iPhone

Two new iPhone apps highlight eco-products and green benefits for shoppers at the touch of a screen.

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'Eco Starter Kit' helps the Earth and economy in time for Earth Day '09

Most people want to do what is right for the environment, but few have the time to sort through the heaps of information available to make informed decisions. Eco Hatchery’s “Eco Starter Kit” includes key products for conserving energy and water, lowering utility bills, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global warming.

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WeEarth Online Marketplace opens, promotes Responsible Commerce

The all-new WeEarth marketplace promotes products that encourage responsible living, featuring organic, natural, biodegradable, and fair trade products, as well as independent art.

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Virgin Atlantic launch 'Worn Again' recycled airline seat bags

Worn Again, a U.K.-based designer of recycled clothing and accessories, has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to launch a new product: fashionable bags made from recycled airline seat covers.

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Save Your World announces new eco-friendly hotels program

Personal care company launches a new program to assist hotels with “green” intitiatives, enabling hotel and hotel guests to help preserve one of the most precious resources on the planet – our rainforests.

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ResortQuest offers savings at the First Annual Charleston Green Fair

ResortQuest Charleston invites visitors to Charleston’s beach resorts and the surrounding area for discounts and special benefits on vacation rentals during the 2008 Charleston Green Fair.

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BeGreen partners with AAA to provide carbon offset discounts

Members of Six AAA Clubs Now Have Opportunity to Purchase Discounted Carbon Offset Products Through ‘Show Your Card & Save®’ Program.

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First x-ray friendly, eco laptop case now available

Brenthaven’s updated Edge Sleeve Series is sleek, lightweight and X-Ray friendly™! Custom fit for your MacBook 13.3″ and MacBook Pro 15.4″, it is the first sleeve to offer excellent protection and versatile use combined with a slim design.

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What is "Fair Trade"?

We have all seen the labels on products in the supermarket, or have read about a certain hotel or other business that uses fair trade products. But what exactly is “Fair Trade”?

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