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Green businesses are a natural extension of an eco-friendly lifestyle. As small business, or even large business owners, there are many ways we can cut our companies’ carbon outputs. Company fleets run solely on biomass and offices powered by the sun may be the first ideas that come to mind when you think green, but there are plenty of little things you can implement within your own business to do your part to improve the planet.
Go Green with Your Business Cards
Business cards are a fundamental part of branding and are a staple that most company’s can’t do without. Cards made from recycled paper or sustainably-managed trees are a great way to make your business a little greener.
Unique, durable, and eco friendly custom business cards by MOO
MOO.com offers high-quality business cards that are free of chemicals and printed on environmentally-friendly cardstock. The neat thing about MOO products is the ability to choose a different photo for every card – and they’re affordable. You can also order MOO mini-cards for a unique way to reduce paper consumption and still showcase your business.
Reduce Your Computer’s Carbon – Effortlessly and FREE
CO2 Saver is a freeware program designed for windows that manages your computer’s idle time to reduce power consumption and, in turn, carbon emissions. The program installs easily and keeps you up to date on your carbon savings with a convenient meter on your desktop. Equipment like computers, mobile phone chargers, coffee makers, and other typical office necessities can suck a lot of unnecessary power when they’re on but not in use.
Search for Recycling Opportunities That Fit Your Business
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Recycling waste produced by your business could benefit the planet as well as your profits. Whether you’re disposing of yard debris or paper, consider ways your waste could be recycled or reused. In many cases, you can find someone that will take the trash you usually pay to dispose of at no charge – you may even get paid for the garbage, especially if your business’s by-products have biomass potential.
There are thousands of other ways you can make your business greener and plenty of other little things you can do to improve the planet when your career hat is on. Share your own tips and ideas for a greener business in the comments!
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