Problem:
Examine the positive impact of two successful businesses that have direct ties to the natural world, Honest Tea
(https://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=11693)
and Mycorrhizal Applications, Inc.
(https://mycorrhizae.com/)
As you review the content in this video and website, think about the relationships between population growth, utilization of resources, and the opportunities afforded by economic growth and the success of these businesses.
Address the following topics for each company after you have reviewed the above resources:
Q1. What aspect of the natural world are these companies marketing?
Q2. How are they incorporating social responsibility into their business plan?
Q3. How are they incorporating environmental responsibility into their business plan?
Q4. What role is technology playing in facilitating the efficiency of production?
Q5. What role does education play in the ethics of these companies?
Q6. How are their products and outreach programs providing solutions to problems that population growth and climate change create for our natural world?
Q7. What role do you think ethics should play in business development and economic growth? (Be sure to define ethics and economic growth briefly.)