Changing our footprint on the environment

LOHAS companies practice "responsible capitalism" by providing goods and services using economic and environmentally sustainable business practices.  LOHAS business owners and industry leaders from around the world meet each year at the LOHAS Conference to discuss industry trends, share ideas and learn how to run a successful LOHAS business.

LOHAS consumers, sometimes referred to as Lohasians, are interested in products covering a range of market sectors and sub-sectors, including: Green building supplies, socially responsible investing and "green stocks", alternative healthcare, organic clothing and food, personal development media, yoga and other fitness products, eco-tourism and more.

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Featured Story: Green Travel and Trends in Eco Tourism

Ecotourism is travel with ethics. It has three core tenants: 1) protect and enhance the natural environment, 2) respect local cultures and provide benefits to host communities, and 3) be educational and enjoyable for the traveler. LOHAS and ecotourism are part of the same growing consumer movement focused on ...
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LOHAS Forum

June 18-21st, 2008 Boulder, CO

The intersection of multiple markets with like-minded ideals.  Join us in building the LOHAS business community.  Share experiences, develop relationships and learn from peers to promote conscious commerce.

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Who Attends?

LOHAS oriented business leaders
Consultants and educators
Non-profit organizations
International organizations
Mainstream Media

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LOHAS Insight Tours

Get a behind the scenes look at LOHAS companies.
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LOHAS 12 Scholarship

For students interested in attending LOHAS 12

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Highlights of past events

Past programs and videos of the LOHAS Forum
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What people are saying about the LOHAS Forum

"From composting food scraps at the conference to asking some of the tougher questions like "is sustainability sustainable," the LOHAS conference distinguished itself from similar gatherings by successfully connecting on that deeper level."
Amy Stork, City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development


"We feel LOHAS provides a unique environment to connect and share ideas with senior level executives from many disciplines and learn about companies that are producing leading edge environmentally friendly and sustainable products for the mainstream consumer."
Jeff Slye, Director of Environmental Programs, Kimpton Hotels

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LOHAS news

Sustainable Orchard Partners with Environmental School Limoneira Company is linked to the Bren School as one of the school's "Corporate Partners." ...   More
 

Tax rebates to go green, Americans told The Buy Green to Save Green campaign, launched by Washington Congressman Brian ...   More
 

Hybrid Car Sales In U.S. Up 38% In 2007 While U.S. car sales are down, more hybrids are being driven off the lot. ...More
 

Report Reveals Consumers Look Deeper When Making Purchasing Decisions Based on Eco-claims
The word "green" does not resonate as strongly with consumers as other eco- ...More
 

Making a Killing from the Food Crisis The world food crisis is hurting a lot of people, but global agribusiness firms, ...More
 

Do green MBAs get green jobs?
The number of jobs in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has increased 37 ...More


Demystifying Green Building
It’s virtually impossible to live a day in the United States without hearing about the ...More

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