What a better time to start going green than the first month of the new year! You can make going green part of your business too and your customers will appreciate it. Imagine how you’ll be able to help them go green as well!monthly top 10 list that will take you through a full year of greening in your home and business.
More and more companies are incorporating “green” practices and so can small businesses. Sure, it’s overwhelming because going green affects every part of our lives, travel, gas, computers, etc.,but taking small steps, a few at a time, can ease you into a new green business and lifestyle. You will also have contributed to the health of the planet as well as your own.
Here are a few steps to take to get you going:
1.Educate yourself. Websites are popping up all the time just on going gree. There is a wealth of information to help you understand the issues, and the steps to take. Here is a GREAT website that has a
2.Buy recycled paper for your printer, and recycle the paper that’s wasted. I use recycled paper and you can hardly tell the difference.
3. Bring your own favorite (or not) coffee mug to work for those needed coffee breaks. This will cut down on using paper cups (causing more garbage in landfills). Also avoid the styrofoam cups too while you’re at it – lots of chemicals in those.
4. If you have to drive to work, slow down! The faster you drive the more emissions you put in the air! So drive the speed limit and slow down if you can stand it.
5. Check the air pressure in the tires on your car. Inflated correctly your car will be more efficient.
6. Improve your air quality just by opening the windows for outside air to circulate. Do it daily at home or in the office.
7. Use refillable pens made from recycled plastics, pencils made from recycled wood offcuts, or wood substitutes.
I could go on and on. You and I can make a difference by greening our businesses. Join me!
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