Co-Op America is currently having their People’s Choice Award competition for the Greenest Business of the Year. You can click here to vote for your favorite green business!
Below are some of the nominated businesses (In alphabetical order):
Alter Eco
www.altereco-usa.com
“They are 100 percent committed to Fair Trade, and use responsible practices throughout their company, like employing disabled workers to package products, and running a green office.”
Babyworks
www.babyworks.com
“They provide a wonderful assortment of cloth diapers and organic baby clothes. They also have wonderful toys that are not made of plastic, not to mention the fantastic service that you recieve from them.”
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
www.frontiercoop.com
“They are a cooperative committed to helping the planet and its people through renewable energy, carbon neutral shipping of their organic products, and their commitment to educating their custormers and the public through their Tall Grass Prairie Project.”
Gaiam, Inc.
www.gaiam.com
“This company offers responsible choices in many areas– from cleaning products to linens to solar and wind power systems. Even their own green buildings promote responsibility to our earth.”
Kate’s Caring Gifts
www.katescaringgifts.com
“Kate, who owns the business, is one of the most sincere and selfless people I know. She gives so much more to the community with little thought of gain to herself. I truly respect her and what she is accomplishing with her green business!”
Mountain Rose Herbs
www.mountainroseherbs.com
“All herbs are organic or ethically wildcrafted, they support students with a 10 percent discount, their products hold to the highest standard, and their customer service is amazing!”
Mountains of the Moon
www.mountainsofthemoon.com
“Not only do they provide eco-friendly and organic hemp clothing, but it’s sophisticated and wearable in the real world! I get so many compliments from non-green people, and that opens up the conversation on the benefits of going green!”
Pizza Fusion
www.pizzafusion.com
“They practice what they preach! As he first franchise restaurant to be totally green, they cook organic, recycle, and drive hybrids to deliver. Their slogan, ‘saving the world one pizza at a time,’ is right on the money.”
We Add Up
www.weaddup.com
“We Add Up has continued to support the green rebuilding in New Orleans, and promotes education on the everyday things that we can all do to turn the tide on climate change. They are social greentrepreneurs with heart!.”
West Paw Design
www.westpawdesign.com
“Great and innovative dog products using recycled/reclaimed materials. All products show great durability and design and they are made in the US with fair labor practices.”
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