The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) today announced that GreenStar Hub has joined ASBC, a business policy advocacy group based in Washington, DC.

"GreenStar Hub is an emerging leader in delivering market efficiencies and economies of scale for businesses through its proprietary technology. With its innovative platform we will enable ASBC to further drive a shift in the market through increased purchasing of a wide range of green products and services. We look forward to our partnership that ties tools for responsible purchasing with ASBC's focus on policy," said David Levine, CEO and Co-Founder of ASBC.

"Joining ASBC's network connects us with like-minded companies that are focused on making their businesses as sustainable as possible not just from an environmental perspective but also from a policy perspective. With technology that facilitates the aggregation of green policies and collaborative group-buying power, GSH's strengths can be leveraged by ASBC and GSH members, promoting them as advocates of sustainable policies," said Tam A. Phung, CEO and Founder of GreenStar Hub.

GreenStar Hub (GSH) is a group buy marketplace and bidding platform for sustainable products and services. GHS serves businesses and governments. GSH uses its proprietary assessment GreenStar Rating to score projects, service and projects using five leaves. Existing certifications and third-party verifications are weighted so that with just a few questions, GSH learning algorithms can assess just how green a product is. This assessment tool is intended to give the buyer an idea if something is considered green by existing standards. EnergyStar, DfE, EPEAT, EcoSense, Cradle to Cradle, UL and LEED, are just a few examples of certifications used. www.greenstarhub.com

The American Sustainable Business Council and its member organizations represent more than 165,000 businesses nationwide, and more than 300,000 entrepreneurs, executives, managers and investors. The council includes chambers of commerce, trade associations and groups representing small business, investors, microenterprise, social enterprise, green and sustainable business, local living economy and women and minority business leaders. ASBC informs and engages policy makers and the public about the need and opportunities for building a vibrant and sustainable economy. www.asbcouncil.org

American Sustainable Business Council

American Sustainable Business Council

The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) is a national coalition of mission-driven businesses, social enterprises and sustainable business networks working to create a vibrant, just and sustainable economy. What unites us is a deep belief that we must move to a new economy that is grounded in principles of sustainability and equity.

The Council represents over 55,000 businesses and enterprises and more than 150,000 executives, owners, investors, entrepreneurs and business professionals. It is comprised of partners, which are organizations that represent businesses and social enterprises as well as entrepreneurs, executives, owners and investors committed to building a vibrant, just, and sustainable economy.

ASBC promotes policy change by educating and informing the business community, policy makers and the media about the business case for change, and by engaging the leaders of businesses and enterprises in building broad support for the policies America needs. We work on a range of policy areas, including: financial reform, health care, chemicals policy, climate change and business taxes.

We believe that the policies that will lead us to a sustainable and just economy are also good for business and good for America. Making the right commitments and investments will produce more and better jobs, build strength in key technologies, and make the U.S. more independent and secure.

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