[This article was first published in April 202 and has been expanded and revised.]

Recycling, conservation, and being "green" are concepts we've known for decades. But today the move is towards eco-friendly franchises.  And not just in the U.S.

There’s no question that our planet is changing. With hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires becoming more common across the world, that much is apparent. But there is much that we can do on both a personal and corporate level to mitigate those changes.