In the summer of 2016, Manomet’s U360 intern and College of the Atlantic senior Lilyanna Sollberger took a closer look at sustainability trends for small businesses in the food industry as research for her final college thesis on food waste. Using the Root360 sustainability survey, Sollberger engaged with small businesses to examine the business’s current […]
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Have you ever walked up to the recycling bin next to the garbage can and been unsure of where to put something? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find the rules of recycling confusing, but it only takes a couple of minutes to educate yourself about the many items that are recyclable. We all […]
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With countless emails, projects, and tasks at hand, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant rhythm of work. Taking a vacation may seem like a luxury for many individuals, employers and small business owners, and taking time off can often create more stress because of all the work that needs to get done. […]
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Summer is in full swing! Travel and tourism are peaking as people flock to their favorite destinations to experience vibrant cities, towns, and natural beauty. This year, there has been particular attention placed on some very special and popular vacation spots in the United States: our national parks. This year marks the 100th anniversary of […]
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At Manomet, we affect meaningful change by engaging the key people within the natural and economic systems that profoundly impact our planet. Every day we are inspired by the steps people take to become leaders of sustainability—transforming the systems they manage from the inside-out. If you work at one of the six million small businesses […]
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By Andy Whitman, Sustainable Economies Program Director What do you think will be the greatest sustainability issue for society, business and the environment this century? If you said food production, you are right! With an anticipated population of 9 billion people in 2050, we need to take steps now to make our food supply sustainable […]
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How this sustainable chocolate shop has maintained growth for twelve years For many, Valentine’s Day equals chocolates. There’s only one place in Portland, Maine’s Old Port to get freshly made, hand-dipped, delicious truffles – Dean’sSweets. Co-owners and partners-in-life Dean and Kristin Bingham opened Dean’sSweets from their home in 2004. Since the start, they have grown […]
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What can small businesses learn about sustainability from Super Bowl 50? Where will you be this Sunday night? I plan on being one of the 110 million-plus people watching the Super Bowl. Since you clicked on this post, I’m going to guess that you’ll also be tuning in to watch the Broncos and Panthers. (But […]
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