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Merchant Interview with Ron Alcalay of Vital Hemp Ron Alcalay is a vital member of the sustainable community, working diligently to re-legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp in the United States. I had the incredible pleasure of hearing Rony speak at the Green America Green Business Conference in 2008, and was awed by the telling […]

Yellow Pages Opt-in Legislation Passes in San Francisco! On May 17th, San Francisco set a precedent for cities around the country to stand up to the Yellow Pages Association and prevent them from dumping unwanted Yellow Pages directories, sometimes more than once per year, on residents who don’t use them. David Chiu, President of the […]

Co-Founder Jeff Marcous interviewed by The Green Sheet Co-Founder Jeff Marcous was interviewed by The Green Sheet in an article “The triple bottom line: people, planet, profits.” I appreciate individuals with a deep history of our industry. They have the knowledge and experience to put current events into historical perspective. Jeff Marcous, President and cofounder of […]

Good news for B Corporations: AB 361 Passes in the CA Assemly! Great news: AB361 passed with majority support in the vote on May 3rd! The bill was supported by Assemblymember Jared Huffman, and would authorize and regulate the formation and governance of a new form of corporate entity known as a benefit corporation. The […]

Want to Feel 25% Happier? Just Say “Thank You!” The YOU docs from “The Dr. Oz Show” have discovered what we at Dharma have known for quite awhile, expressing gratitude makes the world a better place. The doctors suggest people who practice this virtue feel 25% happier. We dont have to single-handedly stop global warming or cure the common […]

Green Festivals – Spring 2011 If it’s spring it must be Green Festivals time! We love the sense of community, the inspiring speakers, the delicious food, the energy and the happening environment of these great events. At the April San Francisco Green Festival, we displayed a brand new exhibit that was sustainably provided by Greenerprinter. As usual we […]

Merchant Interview with Jill Pollack of StoryStudio Chicago StoryStudio Chicago builds community by bringing writers of all skill levels and from all walks of life together for education, discussion and live performances. Classes are offered to aspiring adults who want to get started in creative or business writing, and to experienced writers looking for more […]

Two Guys, a Herd of Goats and a Llama walk into a… It may sound like the punchline to a joke but it was anything but funny when partners Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell originally purchased Beekman Farm at the height of the real estate boom in 2007. One year later the market crashed, […]

Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman Rallies SF GreenFest Attendees “And when you trust your television, what you get is what you got, cause when they own the information, oh, they can bend it all they want.” So sings John Mayer in his song “Waiting for the World to Change.” Democracy Now! broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter and […]

Merchant Interview with Mary Albitz of Jigsaw Java It’s been a pleasure and honor to provide merchant services for Jigsaw Java, a unique puzzle store in Redwood City, California. Founder and owner Mary Albitz has taken her love of puzzles and created a special place that fosters community with acceptance and care. Jigsaw Java is the […]