http://pressroom.prlog.org/greenbusinessleague/Green Business Latest Press Releases http://www.prlog.org/11550142-green-consulting-is-getting-red-hot.htmlFor those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to help their community successfully transition to a sustainable version of its former self, training as a Certified Green Consultant is a career with a future.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:25:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11545134-green-path-st-louis-brings-green-business-league-to-the-metro-area.htmlGreen Path St. Louis, a service of The Greenest Image, LLC, announces that it has become the St. Louis area agency of the Green Business League. GBL has set the standard for creditable, transparent Green Business Certification.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:27:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11543411-healthy-building-environments-require-training.htmlThe field of employment that applies to custodial maintenance, janitorial services, or environmental health services has long been without a certified training program.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:46:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11519115-non-toxic-green-cleaning-advice.htmlIn a convenience-driven world, it is so much easier to grab whatever you need from the store shelf. What is not being addressed is the long-term health impact of using chemically-based cleaning and household products.Tue, 31 May 2011 18:41:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11518903-green-business-certification-comes-to-texas.htmlSome will argue that the Green movement has not had the impact in the middle of the country that is being felt on either of the American coasts. Such is the nature of things, but it must be added that the heartland is more organic and natural anywayTue, 31 May 2011 16:36:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11505557-giving-green-voice-at-the-table.htmlFrankly, the idea of a Green officer in the company is relatively new and ill-defined so far. The concept, however, is fairly simple. The Green officer is the appointed, in-house liaison for an environmental program for a business.Mon, 23 May 2011 16:43:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11502417-green-business-league-at-the-florida-green-conference.htmlThe Green Business League is pleased to be represented at the Florida Green Conference. This event brings together some of the most notable leaders in the state of Florida, and the program boasts a tremendous list of speakers as well.Fri, 20 May 2011 20:25:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11495705-first-green-cleaning-executive-in-missouri.htmlMissouri has its first Green Clean Institute Certified Executive. Chris Headrick of Rolla, Missouri has just completed the three course GCIC program and earned his Executive status.Tue, 17 May 2011 16:33:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11493363-sustainability-planning-and-water-management.htmlIt is an old saying, “You never miss the water until the well goes dry“. In many parts of the world, water is plentiful and safe. However, there are many places where water is scarce and not safe.Mon, 16 May 2011 16:53:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11463058-california-green-consultant-training.htmlYes, it is true. California often leads the rest of the country in Green initiatives. This is why the Green Business League has made a major commitment to support the growing need for Green consultants in this state.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:54:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11450624-the-green-business-league-opens-chapter-in-los-angeles.htmlWhat has been missing in the success of Green business development? While there are many possible answers to the question, I feel that most answers a too niched, overly complex, and just too expensive.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:49:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11437562-exciting-green-career-for-2011-job-market.htmlThe Green Business League is building the most impressive Green Consultant and auditing force in the country with international offices growing as well. Experts are saying this program is showing signs of becoming a mainstay of American business.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:47:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11379169-great-opportunities-for-green-career.htmlThe Green Business League has come out with a new and unique assessment and marketing software that is exploding in the Business world. Many companies are trying to figure out how they can become sustainable.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:59:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11373175-what-makes-green-hotel-green.htmlI was reminded of this issue when I visited yet another hotel where I found the customer notice, “Help Save Water, Help Save the World.” The sign instructed the guests to throw used towels on the floor so that not all towels need to be laundered.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:14:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11365953-so-what-is-green-it-anyway.htmlThe truth is no one really has a handle on Green IT, but we know that it is out there hiding…somewhere. The problem is that the techies are trying to make it “technical” by talking about more efficient programming, servers and cloud technology.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:01:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11362949-little-cracks-in-your-sustainability-plan.htmlIf you add up all the small cracks, crevices, and holes in your building; the result would startle more homeowners or business owners. No building is airtight. In fact, most HVAC systems actually bring in a small portion of fresh air each day.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:55:51 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11352049-bogus-green-business-certification.htmlImagine buying a car that had no quality control or eating food at a restaurant that bribed the inspector to leave them alone. No one wants to get into an airplane that has not been inspected by a trained professional from time to time.Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:20:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11346369-green-executive-and-manager-job-training.htmlThe Green Executive/Manager Training program offers a concise, yet profound, study of the operation of a Green business. It is highly recommended that those in the leadership roles of the company take this training.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:16:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11318588-get-green-job-grant-for-green-career.htmlSeveral months ago, we reported a grant was made available to encourage the development of Green jobs. A block of money was allocated to first time students of the Certified Green Consultant program.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:04:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11312759-green-training-for-green-businesses.htmlNo serious program will succeed without information and support. Too often, a form of proxy Green exists where environmental concerns are shifted others and forgotten. To have a Green program in the company requires broad participation.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:56:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11309512-green-cleaning-what-you-need-to-know.htmlWhen thinking holistically about sustainability in buildings, “green cleaning” should be included along with your energy and carbon management programs. This article discusses the history of “green cleaning."Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:53:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11299051-the-rising-green-job-movement-in-chicago-il.htmlLet's be honest. We know that the environmental issue is a growing tsunami of global threat. We also know that most people have only a minimal knowledge of what to do. Governments are pushing this agenda strongly, as world population has doubled.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:07:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11284188-green-business-market-penetration-facts.htmlThere is one statement that tends to evoke a knee-jerk reaction, and that occurs when I say that the reputable Green business programs have had less than a 3-5% penetration into the marketplace.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:42:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11246318-green-consultant-firms-needed.htmlThere is something new that may be invaluable for your consulting business. So far, the LEED, ISO and Energy Star programs reach less than 5% of the business market. This is not a criticism, just a fact.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:15:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11231090-environmental-consulting-ready-to-explode.htmlWe have seen hundreds of environmental consulting firms pop up across the country. Some have survived and others have failed. What all seem to have in common is an inability to breakthrough the resistance that still exists in the marketplace.Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:41:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11228090-skids-trays-and-packaging-for-green-businesses.htmlAs our landfills burst at the seams, there is no doubt that we have a unfortunate penchant for throwing things away. Like throwing trash out of the window of the car, the trash becomes someone else’s problem.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:36:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11222100-what-is-green-officer.htmlWe do make distinction between a Green officer and a Certified Sustainability Officer. Referring to Executive Order #13514, the installation of a person to champion the sustainability plan is a basic requirement.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:27:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11218711-the-ethics-of-green-purchasing-for-green-business.htmlOne of the big missing pieces in the success of the Green business community is willingness to “Give Green a Chance.” (a la John Lennon). On the serious side, “Buying Green” is simply good ethics.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:51:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11211924-the-green-guide-to-make-your-business-green.htmlGBL has been helping businesses Go Green for the last 6 years, and we want every company implement some aspect of green within their day to day business practices. Most businesses think that it is hard to be a green company, but that is not true.Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:59:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11167473-use-green-clause-for-rpf-in-green-business.htmlAs the pendulum gradually swings to a more mainstream concept of Green business, there are some fundamentals that should come as a natural evolution of the process.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:32:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11147131-make-green-consulting-your-green-career.htmlWith more than 30 million businesses in America alone, the question is how these stressed businesses will have the time and resources to develop a Green plan for their operation.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:16:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11135343-great-green-entrepreneur-job-opportunity.htmlIt isn’t often that one of those perfect moments happen in business, but they do happen. The Green Business League has grown to a level of international respect and is seeking leadership type people to develop the new GBL agency program.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:00:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11120598-green-job-grants-available-for-sustainable-career.htmlAfter hearing about Green jobs for nearly two years, those looking for a career as a Green Consultant may now apply for a Green Job Grant. Green Business League has received a $10,000 one-time grant for Green job creation.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:27:23 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11097567-put-your-business-on-the-green-path-new-software-for-green-business.htmlHow long do you think it will take to take your company Green? How long would it take to get the businesses of your community to Go Green? How long will we struggle to become a Green country?Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:53:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11094369-green-jobs-lead-to-sustainable-careers.htmlIf you are looking for a new career and you have a passion for business and the environment, this might be something of interest to you.  The green movement has become more of a concern to businesses, the Green consultant career has been booming. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:38:56 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11076459-how-to-market-green-janitorial-services.htmlFor a long time, janitorial services have play around the edges of the Green issue. Some have been so bold as to literally invent their own Green certification. This is a sure clue that the ethics of those janitorial services are questionable.Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:05:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11032957-green-business-comes-from-green-behavior.htmlThere are different approaches to the environmental issues we face today. We see some organizations that are addressing buildings, homes, and their owners. But what about the rest of the business and homes that would like to become green certified?Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:26:51 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11032690-is-it-really-green-versus-sustainable.htmlOkay, there is an ugly rumor running about that business leaders have an aversion to the basic idea of Green. If we investigate this mild phobia, we would learn that the sustainable word is considered a more business-friendly concept. But, why?Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:19:27 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11011114-the-most-secure-green-job-in-america.htmlWhile many are wondering where all the Green jobs are, there is a groundswell of important opportunities for those who want to participate in the environmental revolution.Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:21:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10969530-the-green-business-league-is-looking-for-green-entrepreneurs-for-the-2011-year.htmlThe Next Big, Green Thing is here; but the leadership is lacking. As the Green industry readies for a big leap forward, a helter-skelter group of Green copy cat are hoping to latch on to a market that everyone knows is reaching critical mass.Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:15:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10967136-the-secret-life-of-garbage.htmlI have to commend a few really outstanding efforts to bring our attention to some very big sustainability issues. CNBC is promoting an in-depth look at the garbage industry, which seems more than timely and important.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:14:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10966995-green-job-training-for-professional-green-consultants-in-tampa-fl-oct-28-30-2010.htmlEarning the right to be a Certified Green Consultant does not come from a simple desire to make a difference. The Green revolution has many pieces but few people that can put the whole puzzle together.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:52:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10958188-going-green-is-the-future-for-every-businesses.htmlThe Green Business League is arguably the best and most reliable Green Business Certification in the country. We have over 300 GBL Certified Green Consultants nationwide providing guidance to local businesses and promoting network participation.Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:52:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10946075-how-does-iso-apply-to-green-certification.htmlWhile popular in Europe, the International Standards Organization (ISO) is lesser known in the United States. One of the common questions encountered is how does ISO work and isn’t the ISO 14000 a Green certification.Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:25:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10917606-how-green-training-could-change-the-high-school-graduation-rate.htmlThe United States 30 years ago was #1 in graduation rates, now we are #18. We have states like New York, South Carolina, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio and Michigan with some of the lowest graduation rates, especially amongst African American males.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:24:11 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10912252-green-buildings-or-green-practices.htmlIt’s a great idea to construct a Green building, but who has the money in this economy? What happens if you don’t have a building in construction? Doesn’t it seem as though the vast majority of businesses are frankly left out of the process.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:33:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10903071-green-consultant-classes-on-sept-9-11.htmlIt always happens that we get calls just a week after a major class from a person seeking to attend the Green Consulting classes. This is a powerful and exciting training course that will propel any excited person into a career.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:00:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10897753-five-basic-requirements-for-green-business-certification.htmlThe die is already cast, and it is only a matter of when (not if) your business will Go Green. There is also a question which program will provide that Green certification. The Global GHG Climate Initiative is quietly setting the expectations.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:55:47 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10874555-the-next-big-green-thing.htmlYes, Green is big; and it is certain the next business tidal wave. The turmoil in the waters is a confusion of purpose and a vacuum of solutions that every astute business person should realize is a latent opportunity.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:06:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10868905-the-first-mover-advantage-for-green-business.htmlCatching a wave is better than paddling ashore. In many ways, business is about opportunity as well as good planning. So, the concept of being “First” shows leadership, business prowess, and a savvy understanding of the market.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:58:52 GMT