Monday, May 28, 2012
The Eco-Conscious Business
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 Carbon footprints. Climate change. Sustainability. They're just a few of the eco-buzzwords that have entered the business lexicon. In a BusinessWeek.com Special Report on Green Business, we go beyond catchy phrases to look at the issues companies face as they embrace the green movement. Take the growing ethanol backlash. As demand for the fuel drives up corn prices, an unlikely assortment of groups is uniting with the hope of cutting government support. Meanwhile, a major eco-construction project is under way in New York. Bank of America's () $1.3 billion, 55-story tower will be the second-tallest building in New York and a model of environmental responsibility. For eco-conscious entrepreneurs, the latest take on business plan competitions aims to turn ideas for reducing the use of fossil fuels into working businesses. See our slide show for profiles of some winners. Finally, it has become easier than ever to live "green"--witness our slide show on 12 products for a greener home. Go to www.businessweek.com/go/07/green for all this and more.
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