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Discussion about pro / cons on investing green. Dr. Tom Borelli discusses how green activists push companies too far to the left, causing harm to the company and eventually the environment

There was a time when investing with an eye towards the environment could spell disaster, thankfully things have changed. Investors now have a choice to put their money into stocks, mutual funds and other tools that help sustain our environment without hurting their money. Investing in socially responsible or even ecological friendly companies has never been easier, especially with mutual funds designed specifically for green investing. Also, there are plenty of publicly traded companies that are considered socially responsible for either their technology (alternative power) or business practices (fair-trade food items). Owners of brokerage or retirement accounts may find that their investment company already offers strategies to include green investing into your portfolio. Of course, all investors should thoroughly research any stock or mutual fund, green or not, before deciding to invest.

Publicly Traded Green Companies

Fair Trade/Organic Foods:

Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX)

Whole Foods (Nasdaq: WFMI)

Alternative Power Solutions

Suntech Power (NYSE: STP)

Pacific Ethanol (Nasdaq: PEIX)


Examples of Green/Socially Responsible Investment Tools:

Parnassus Investments:[1] Offers Mutual Funds focusing on undervalued yet socially responsible and ethical companies.

Green Century Funds:[2] A non-profit investment organization offering environmentally responsible mutual funds.

Winslow Management:[3] Offers the Winslow Green Growth mutual fund comprised of small to mid-sized environmentally responsible companies.


Sources:

Motley Fool: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2007/04/18/the-motley-fool-goes-green.aspx

Green Money Journal: http://www.greenmoneyjournal.com/

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