Did you know that an Ann Arbor couple 'greened' up their wedding and you simply could do it too?
 
It was in August 2010, the Ann Arbor couple (Engel and Dyer) were married in a "green" outdoor wedding ceremony and reception near the Huron River fit to pay homage to their shared passion of the ecosystem and the outdoors.
 
The trend toward green weddings certainly isn't new, but experts say it has evolved to allow husbands and wifes to incorporate their particular personal preferences and still afford their marriage.

The beauty of our marketplace today is we can always find a green option. Let's choose the sustainable or eco-friendly option over the mainstream version. 

Here are top twelve things that I think all green women in business know. Give yourself one point for each item you know already!  

1) What day is recycling pickup for the office/building/neighborhood?

http://www.google.com/search?&q=recycling+center

2) Where your reusable shopping bag is at all times, ready to use for produce, groceries, or a quick trip to the farmer's market: 

http://www.520-nm.com

3) A supply for 100% post-consumer-waste printing paper: 

"Green" businesses that incorporate sustainability, recycling, energy efficiency, a focus on reusable materials, and eco-friendly practices are growing.

Here is a quick list of 101 green business ideas.
(originally published at TheGreenGirls.com)

Review the list and see if any of them apply to your current profession.

You may be able to provide a green alternative in your existing business.

As an added bonus, consider applying for green certification for your state or county if such a program is offered.

It's Blog Action Day, and as part of a nationwide movement to encourage the discussion on Climate Change, here are some easy ways you can take care of your "kuleana" (Hawaiian for responsibility).