Green Business Coalition helps small business become Green and market that choice to interested consumers.

Americans are adding Green to their checklist of criteria used to evaluate vendors because environmentally responsible organizations represent the future of commerce.

We help organizations not only make a difference environmentally but provide a compelling reason for current and prospective customers to choose to do business with our members.

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Welcome To the Green Business Coalition

The Green Business Coalition was created to communicate your commitment to the ways in which your business has taken the responsible steps for effective environmental stewardship to preserve our planet for future generations of Americans. Through our constantly refreshed GreenOverâ„¢ checklists, news updates on green business practices and environmental legislation affecting business, we serve an ever-increasing directory of likeminded companies all across the United States. Click here to join the Green Business Coalition.

The Green Business Coalition Logo

Our trademark logo, displayed on business certificates, windows, websites and emails and licensed exclusively for our members, effectively and immediately certifies to customers that your business has incorporated Green practices into the very core of its DNA. Membership in the Green Business Coalition allows you to receive the recognition you deserve for going Green! Displaying the Green Business Coalition makes your business Green Conspicuous — there is simply no better way to let your customers know that your business is committed to sustainable life for our future.


Why GreenOver your Business?

A 2007 study by GfK Roper Consulting showed that 87 per cent of American consumers are seriously concerned about the environment. The survey also shows that while consumers want a balance between economic growth and environmental protection as the goal, a majority say the environment should come first when a conflict arises. At a minimum, most customers want reassurance that your business is doing its part to be good environmental stewards. A GreenOver accomplishes this in three easy steps.

 Latest News

What green can mean for a retailer's image

By: Dan Kubala 2009-04-14 07:39:40 UTC

Retailers are facing multiple challenges in light of today’s tightening economy. Energy costs are skyrocketing, with commercial electricity prices rising more than 80 percent since 2000. Even so, today’s rates don’t fully reflect the recent cost increases for the underlying commo... More >>

Americans Reach Environmental Turning Point...Companies Need to Catch Up According to Gfk Roper Green Gauge(R) Study

By: GfK Custom Research North America 2009-03-17 09:15:35 UTC

(CSRwire) NEW YORK - August 22, 2007 - GfK Roper Consulting, a division of GfK Custom Research North America, today released its 2007 GfK Roper Green Gauge(R) study, finding the vast majority (87%) of consumers agreeing they are seriously concerned abo... More >>

Austin Cool House Tour

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:22:03 +0000
Austin Cool House Tour


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Webinar: 5 Steps for Complying with New GSA E-Waste Mandates

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:25:10 +0000
New rules from the GSA require federal agencies to take immediate action to improve management of electronic waste (e-waste). To support the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship in protecting human health and the environment, key provisions require agencies to: - Use only certified recyclers or refurbishers for disposition of laptop computers, cell phones, copiers, telephones, digital cameras, televisions and various other e-waste - Submit an annual report of personal property furnished...  More >>

Spring of Sustainability

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:27:46 +0000
Three-month series of virtual and live events featuring the likes of Bill McKibben, Van Jones and Marc Le Menestrel in free daily teleseminars. www.springofsustainability.com

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