Kelly Freeman, Sustainability Director at Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, is a self-proclaimed “recycling/waste reduction geek since birth.” So, she is a natural fit with Goodwill’s goal of helping people find lifelong connections to meaningful work. Freeman is committed to helping the 28-store Goodwill of Central Texas network best serve its 15-county community by squeezing […]

Cort Atkinson co-founded the Savannah, GA-based Ocean Exchange as a way to find transformative solutions that positively change how industries are operating. The Ocean Exchange believes that oceans are the strongest force on earth as far as driving positive environmental, economic and human health advancements. “[The Ocean Exchange’s goal] is to help organizations everywhere understand […]

Jerry Delaney and his brother, Sam, co-founded Greenlines as a means to solve their frustrations finding the perfect board shorts at the beginning of beach season each year. In the design phase, the pair decided to use yarn made of recycled polyester. Approximately 24 plastic bottles go into every pair of Greenlines shorts. Now five […]

Randy Bishop and his business parter always wanted to work at a business where “do good and do well” applies. His venture, Los Angeles-based Verengo Solar, takes full advantage of LA’s enviable weather patterns by providing its customers reliable, efficient solar energy. Bishop estimates an after-tax savings of 10% to 15% annually, so it is […]