Here are the best green business books for entrepreneurs
Welcome to the world of green books, where pages come alive with the beauty of nature, the urgency of climate action, and the wonders of sustainable living. From enlightening non-fiction to captivating fiction, these literary treasures offer a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tips to help us forge a more sustainable path and cultivate a deeper connection with the environment around us. Get ready to embark on a literary journey that explores the intersection of ecology, conservation, and the human experience, inviting readers to become stewards of the Earth and make a positive impact on our planet.
We’ve prepared a list of books which will aid you in your green entrepreneurship journey! They consists of tips, tricks, methods, advice, case studies, and some of the best examples from people who have had success in their own green entrepreneurship careers.
Business in the Green Industry
This book provides rich new empirical evidence on green business as it examines its variation between industries and nations, and over time. It demonstrates the deep historical origins of endeavors to create for-profit businesses that were more responsible and sustainable, but also how these strategies have faced constraints, trade-offs and challenges of legitimacy. Based on extensive interviews and archives from around the world, the book asks why green business succeeds more in some contexts than others, and draws lessons from failure as well as success.
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Green Inspiration
Johanna Gast, Katherine Gundolf, Beate Cesinger, “Doing business in a green way: A systematic review of the ecological sustainability entrepreneurship literature and future research directions”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 147, 2017
This paper gathers an analysis of 114 scientific articles related to sustainable entrepreneurship in order to clarify this recent but important sub-field of entrepreneurship research. By reviewing the drivers of conducting business in an ecological way, the strategic actions taken by sustainable companies, and the outcomes of those actions, this article develops an integrative framework for green entrepreneurship and helps to get a good understanding of this concept. As a result, comparability across studies will be used to elaborate the core characteristics of sustainable entrepreneurship and provide precious information.
Ottman, J. (2011), The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding (1st ed.), Routledge, 2011
In this book, the author shows how green marketing became promising, going beyond the idea of a niche market, still deeply rooted in entrepreneurs’ minds. The aim of this work is to convince marketers they will find great success promoting superior inherent value to their product and focusing on a sustainable business. It emphasizes the numerous benefits of green products and stands that sustainability marketing can also be value-based and, consequently, compatible with our current economy. Added to that, this book can be used as a guide for readers who want to adopt this approach in
their own organizations: it provides practical strategies, tools, and inspiration for building every aspect of a credible and sustainable business model.
Our top 5 Green Books!
“Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson: Considered a landmark in environmental literature, this book highlights the harmful effects of pesticides and the importance of preserving nature’s delicate balance. Carson’s powerful writing awakened a global environmental movement.
“The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert: Exploring the current mass extinction crisis, Kolbert examines the impact of human activities on Earth’s biodiversity. This thought-provoking book raises awareness about the urgent need for conservation and the consequences of inaction.
“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Blending indigenous wisdom and scientific understanding, Kimmerer offers a poetic and insightful exploration of our relationship with nature. This book inspires readers to develop a deeper reverence for the natural world and embrace sustainable practices.
“Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart: Presenting an alternative approach to design and manufacturing, this book challenges the notion of waste and promotes the concept of a circular economy. McDonough and Braungart’s vision encourages us to create products and systems that are regenerative and beneficial to both people and the planet.
“The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age” by Richard Louv: In an era dominated by technology, Louv emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature for our well-being. This book explores the benefits of a nature-rich life, advocating for a harmonious balance between the digital world and the natural world.
These five books offer a diverse range of perspectives and insights into environmental issues, sustainability, and our relationship with the Earth, inspiring readers to take action and make a positive difference.