Many companies are implementing procedures and starting whole divisions aimed at "cleaning up their act".
The initiative to go green is stronger then ever and companies that see the demand to follow suit are gladly jumping aboard instead of losing customers.
This isn't to say that every business that goes green is doing it for purely selfish reasons, certainly there are those businesses that have a general concern about the environment, but the financial motivation is still there.
One way for consumers to show companies what changes are needed is through the stock market.
By buying and trading shares in companies consumers can show what the public opinion of that company is.
This is just one reason why eco conscience consumers should invest in stocks from companies that have made a commitment to going green.
There are plenty of eco friendly companies, mostly small in nature that are offering stocks, mutual funds, and even bonds to the public.
These companies' goods and services all have a similar goal in mind, the preservation of the Earth by lessening the negative impact of civilization.
These green companies include those who consult others on the use of eco friendly products, makers of organic and natural products like food or clothing, and renewable energy firms.
The renewable energy companies seem to be the most popular green stocks as they promises to be around for quite a while.
Stocks in renewable energy are still relatively inexpensive when compared with fossil fuels and the likelihood of renewable energy to grow is great.
While eco friendly stocks are not yet popular with those wanting a long term investment, there are certainly many people who are blazing ahead.
These people are commonly young adults who are pretty much guaranteed to see their green stocks accumulate a profit in the future.
Of course, it is important to discuss any potential purchase of a stock whether green or other with a broker as green stocks seem to be gaining a foot-hold in the market.
Consumers should be cautious before they invest money into companies that promise eco friendly products and services.
The fact is that Eco friendly is used by many as an arbitrary term, something to garner attention when in actuality the company does more to harm then to help the environment.
Many of the eco friendly companies are still relatively small and unknown so research will be required to make certain that you are investing in a company that is truly green.
GREEN STOCKS TO INCREASE YOUR GREEN There are plenty of mutual funds and stocks on the market today that are great for investors.
An example is the Sierra Club Stock Fund which uses rigid criteria to make sure that companies in the stock fund are truly eco friendly.
Investors will find other mutual funds like this on the market today along with individual stocks.
There are many Australian specific stocks that offer the environmentally conscience investor a way to feel guilt free with their stock options.
CleanTeq is a relatively new company established in 1990.
The primary objective of CleanTeq is to provide air pollution control and water management methods.
In the Australian Stock Market, CleanTeq is listed as CLQ.
AnaeCo is using eco friendly methods in waste management and has seen recent growth.
Publicly listed as ANQ on the Australian Stock Market, the price for this stock is still relatively low with significant room and chance of growth and represents a great opportunity for investors who would like to diversify their stock portfolio by adding an eco-friendly company.
Green Invest Ltd.
is a company interested in environmental solutions and empowering investors and the public to pursue green solutions.
On the Australian Stock Market, Green Invest Ltd is listed as GNV and is now seeking aggressive options to boost growth.