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How to Set Up Pinterest for Green Brands in 5 Easy Steps

Thursday, May 2, 2013 by
  Unless you are new to social media marketing, then you know that the new hottest social media platform is Pinterest.  With more than 20 million monthly active users spending on average over 90 minutes on the site each month, it is arguably...

Rethinking Waste for Earth Day

Thursday, April 18, 2013 by
  Do you know your waste and recycling facts? The average American office worker uses about 500 disposable cups every year. Every year, Americans throw away enough paper and plastic cups, forks, and spoons to circle the equator 300 times. Every...

Trees: Branching Out for Wildlife for National Wildlife Week

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by
  "He who plants a tree, Plants a hope." ~Lucy Larcom As our company name is Taiga Company, we are frequently asked what inspired us to embark in sustainable business enterprise as well as how the company was named.  Keeping true to sustainability...

Gamification: The Hottest Tool in the Sustainability Toolkit

Thursday, March 14, 2013 by
  Can we be "nudged" into better, more sustainable practices that help the environment? The post, Is a 'nudge' in the right direction all we need to be greener ? says so.  Citing subliminal and visual cues accompanied by policy nudges, the post...

7 Pledges for Green: Where Eco Inspiration Meets Eco Action

Friday, February 22, 2013 by
  Do you have any idea how many decisions you will make today?  The answer is in the thousands! The fact is that we are faced with an endless number of choices every day that can lead us in one direction or another.  While some choose to turn right,...

Dream Big: Keys to a Greener World This Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 14, 2013 by
  "We grow great by dreams.  All big men are dreamers.  They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening.  Some of us let our dreams die, but others nourish and protect them, nurse them through bad days...

Proof: Brands Matter to Employees When They Do Things That Matter

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 by
Employees value meaningful work over any other retention initiatives and the best career option for a staff member amid the current economic scenario is developing their skills with their current employer, says a survey. According to Talent...

5 Online Tools to Reduce Personal Emissions in 2013

Monday, December 17, 2012 by
The New Year is right around the corner.  Many are considering what resolutions they are going to make - and keep!  Why not make a resolution that not only helps yourself but is also lighter on our planet?  A proposed resolution - how can we...

Learn the Best Ways to Kick Off Your Green Holiday Planning

Friday, November 16, 2012 by
Have you heard someone say they are going green because it's the "right” thing to do?  When you ask them what exactly the “right” thing is, they mention because "it's good for the environment".  As a sustainability consultant, I'm all for being good...

Who's Ready for America Recycles Day? Hint - It's November 15th!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 by
When it comes to recycling, not everyone has the same point of view. Some people are die-hard recyclers and recycle everything from bottles and cans to glass and newspapers to e-waste. They are even dedicated enough to refurbish or donate their used...

3 Reasons To Succeed at Bike Commuting in the Fall and Winter

Monday, November 5, 2012 by
Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding.  At Taiga Company, we're big promoters...

Driving Green: It's Not All About the Car

Friday, September 14, 2012 by
Do you have to drive a hybrid vehicle or electrical car to drive green?   Sure, "green" cars are cool and are sparking innovation and eco awareness, but approaching your current vehicle with a sustainability mindset can also help to save cost and...

Creating Meaningful Work: Whose Job Is It Anyway?

Thursday, September 13, 2012 by
There are multiple paths to career satisfaction but finding meaning in your work may be the single most contributing factor to long term satisfaction in the workplace.  According to the post, Getting Beyond Engagement to Creating Meaning at...

What Makes You Think You Can Change the World? And How to Do It?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 by
"The earth is what we all have in common."  ~ Wendell Barry   Since we are all in the same boat (on the same planet), so doesn't it make sense that we should all be interested in making this world into a better one -- if we only knew how.  Actually,...

How Your Garbage is a Sustainable Solution to Food Waste

Friday, August 31, 2012 by
Here's the problem:  According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Forty percent of food produced in the United States ends up in a landfill. The amount of food we throw away has ballooned 50 percent since the 1970s. And, the facts on food...

Responsible Disposal: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff the Green Way

Friday, July 20, 2012 by
  What do the three arrows of the recycling symbol mean?  Do you know?  Each arrow represents one step in the three step process that completes the recycling loop.  The first arrow is the collection step. The second arrow is the manufacturing process...

Employee Engagement for the Summer Months

Monday, July 2, 2012 by
As we head into the summer months, many organizations are looking for ways to keep employees productive, engaged and motivated.  While it's important to take a comprehensive, integrated approach to people management the post, Engage Your Employees: 5...

Dreaming Green for Sustainable Summer Living

Monday, June 25, 2012 by
While sustainable business strategies and green living may not be 100% mainstream (yet), at Taiga Company, we frequently find ourselves reflecting on the words of Nelson Mandela, “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people...

How to Cut Cost and Engage Employees through Energy Efficiency

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 by
The post, Engage Your Employees: 5 Must-Dos In 2011, suggests "using social good as a Trojan horse for engagement: Connecting the dots between engagement and social responsibility is no longer the "wave of the future." It's what companies need to be...

Thoughts and Actions: Planting Seeds of Sustainability Success

Monday, June 18, 2012 by
"Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious." ~ Bill Meyer As Charles Reade said, "Sow a thought, and you reap an act. Sow an act, and you reap a habit, and you reap a character. Sow a character, and...
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