IE Tip 29: Co-op America

Co-opAmerica is a non-profit organization that promotes green and fair trade business principles as well as build sustainable communities in the U.S. and abroad. Entrepreneurs with "green businesses" (and they have their specific guidelines of what a green business is) can join the Co-op America's Business Network, which is dedicated to helping socially and environmentally responsible businesses emerge and thrive to form a global green economy. Some membership benefits include free listing in the National Green Pages (like the Yellow Pages), special discounts, media expoure, and advertising opportunities.