"Too many of us feel trapped by work that doesn't allow us to live our purpose, feed our passions, or use our gifts. We fantasize about starting our own business, but we're told this will mean going deeply into debt, spending years working eighty hours aweek, and coping with the relentless pressure to grow. Sharon Rowe says there's another way: go tiny. She is here to show you how. Tiny isn't a size--it's a state of mind. Like a tiny house, a tiny...

The Future of Packaging provides a straightforward solution to tackling the daunting issues of waste in the packaging industry by returning to a "circular economy." Beginning with a critique of the irresponsibility of the packaging industry and its contributions to wastefulness, Tom Szaky and his coauthors illuminate the path towards a waste-free future with lessons from the past. The goal of this book is to serve as a guide for designing a circular...

As a pioneer in the sustainable business movement, Smith & Hawken co-founder Dave Smith is on a mission to inspire people everywhere to reconcile compassionate values with capitalism. To Be of Use shows that business can be a force for radical change and paints a picture of how those driven by simple core values can make the world a better place. The book is a fascinating combination of Smith's own transformation and rise in sustainable business with...

In addition to their formal structure and the rules and standard operating procedures used to support and operate the structure, organizations also rely heavily on their organizational culture as an important tool in controlling and coordinating the activities of their members (e.g., executive, managers and employees), formulating communications among those members, and providing incentives and reasons for them to act in ways that the leaders of the...

En los ltimos aos el poli-etilen-tereftalato, mejor conocido como PET, se ha convertido en un Comoditie de alto valor y potencial en el mercado mexicano. La falta de inters por parte de autoridades, productores y los consumidores, en responsabilizarse por el desecho de este producto, ha generado que existan grandes volmenes de este material en tiraderos, calles, ros, lagos, campos rurales y en general, en cualquier lugar de Mxico. Este libro expone...

Life on Earth is increasingly at risk. What to do about rescuing our planet, and ourselves, is a growing concern for people of all ages and all walks of life. Mark C. Coleman's groundbreaking book, The Sustainability Generation: The Politics of Change and Why Personal Accountability is Essential NOW! takes a cold, hard look at the facts about where we stand and how to move forward. The Sustainability Generation is beyond simply another "green" book...

Are you tired of the traditional corporate grind? Do you dream of starting a business that doesn't involve coding or complex technical skills? Look no further! "Non Code Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Start and Succeed" is the ultimate resource you've been waiting for.In this captivating and insightful eBook, you'll embark on a transformative journey into the world of non-code businesses. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned...

How could a student cold-calling firms as part of a dare lead to securing venture capitalist funding? How could a small observation at the airport lead to the formation of a business dedicated to assisting the disabled? How could boredom in class lead to collaboration with the government to redesign public educational curricula? Over 50% of high schoolers volunteer, and 72% want to start a business some day. Yet students often miss out on the...

Este libro cubre los conocimientos, las destrezas y las habilidades que necesitarás para conseguir un trabajo y tener éxito en el creciente campo de la responsabilidad corporativa. Como todos los libros de negocios, las lecciones aquí son situacionales, lo cual significa que serán útiles en algunas situaciones, pero no en otras. Cada capítulo se enfoca en un área importante de destrezas o un tema sustancial que puede aplicarse fácilmente en...

“EmPower Us!” challenges you to see the world as it could be & join us to reinvent it. The transformative journey is a global imperative. It begins with integrating the TEST Values (Trust, Empathy, Sustainability, Transparency) They are the currency and accelerator for transformation for all of Us our organizations, and our world! It empowers leaders to become Catalyzers of ongoing transformation. The book redefines the Power of intersecting generations...