Posts Tagged ‘Going Green’

Virtue Salon & Barber Shop uses vegan-friendly products, has green policies

A Metropreneur reader suggested I write a story about Virtue Salon & Barber Shop and after just a few minutes on its website, I was intrigued. Virtue is billed as vegan and environmentally friendly− two concepts that aren’t often associated with hair care. However, the more I thought about...

June 20th, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

Generation Green offers products that are good for people, the planet

These days, “green” seems to be on everyone’s lips. To some, it a trendy buzzword; for others, it’s a way of life. Heather and Steve Johnson are among the latter. While researching products for their young family, they were incensed about the kinds of chemicals that are legal...

May 20th, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

SWACO Lifts Recycling Restrictions

On March 1, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio’s board of trustees approved a resolution that waives all SWACO fees for those who recycle source-separated materials. In other words, if a business chooses to separate recyclables for collection in Franklin County or a contiguous county, it...

March 30th, 2011 | Governance | Read More

Tips of the Trade: 12 Tips for Greening Your Retail Space

As retailers, you are committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for your businesses. High-quality products and great services are keys to success. But what else? Greening your retail helps achieve long-term sustainability. There are many quantifiable benefits, such as reduced energy bills and...

March 29th, 2011 | Tips of the Trade | Read More

Eco Assist: Your Questions Answered

Throughout March, The Metropreneur has focused on local organizations that offer programs designed to help businesses be more environmentally friendly, businesses with exceptional green policies, and businesses that offer green products or services. Sara Rampersaud is the president and CEO of Eco...

March 28th, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions | Read More

Weisenbach Walks the Green Talk

Even a simple question can prompt a verbose response from Dan Weisenbach. “What’s your title at Weisenbach Recycled Products?” I ask. “Technically, my title is president of the corporation. In actuality, we’re not real big on titles in our company and each of the staff members...

March 25th, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

Rain Brothers Bringing Back a Bygone Conservation Method

When Zach “Gordy” Smith and brothers Jonathan and Michael Maier started a business together in 2007, they didn’t look far for a name. The men, fittingly, called their Columbus-based rainwater harvesting business Rain Brothers. “Honestly, we thought it would be easy to remember,”...

March 23rd, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

Growing the Economy by Going Green

Last month, I stood on the factory floor of the Willard and Kelsey Solar manufacturing plant just outside Toledo. The plant pulsed with action as dozens of workers operated machines using cutting-edge technology to churn out thin, film solar panels. Just a few short years ago, this building stood empty...

March 22nd, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More