Green Lifestyle: Health and Wellness: Mind

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Nov 28, 2011

Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

For someone who is looking to merge graduate studies with a career caring for the environment, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies may provide the perfect fit. The various programs of study offered by the School are based on the principle that environmental studies and the well-being of the people that call our planet home are closely linked. Also,understanding the effects of our impact on our world empowers us to take better care of it. It's a big,…

Sep 26, 2011

Presidio Graduate School

Can running or working in a sustainable business be learned? Many businesses today are focusing on going green, increasing their sustainability and closely examining their practices because an eco-conscious business makes sense for employees, customers and the planet. However, there has never been a “how-to” guide for planning for, running or managing a sustainable business, and many successful eco-minded businesses learned through a process of trial-and-error, changes in practice, and policy made over a span of months or years.…

Nov 16, 2010

Better World Books

Next time you curl up on the sofa with a good book, spare a thought for the hundreds of millions of people around the world who can’t read a single word. US-based company, Better World Books, is breaking new ground in online book selling and at the same time halting the tide of illiteracy. This year’s International Literacy Day focused on the critical role that literacy plays in empowering women. According to UNESCO, women make up over two thirds of…

Jun 24, 2010

New Society Publishers

If you’re searching for more eco-friendly summer reading material, look no further than New Society Publishers. Not only will you find the latest books on everything from responsible business practices to eco-conscious parenting, but you can also feel good about turning pages that protect the environment, preserve trees, and benefit the population. The New Society Difference A number of publishing companies produce ecologically and socially responsible books, but not all of these publishers are willing to…

Nov 2, 2008

Illumination University: Greening Your Soul

For most people, the word “organic” evokes images of nature, free of artificial enhancements. The dictionary meaning of organic, however, is also about “wholism.” Elements fit together harmoniously and are characterized by continuous or natural development. Living the organic life is, in fact, a long-term process that requires us to work towards greater awareness of our place in the global whole. This awareness includes deepening our practices, purchases, and attitudes through education about green options, standards, and possibilities. A…