Adopting green business practices isn’t just the right thing to do, it may also be the most profitable thing to do. By going green, your company can save money, receive positive PR and attract prospective clients to do business with you. Here are a few ways you can make yourbusiness a little greener.
1. Refill ink cartridges instead of throwing away the empty ones. It’s more economical and you won’t be adding more trash to landfills.
2. Recycle your old cell phone. Sites like www.ripmobile.com even let you sell your old phone for cash or gift cards for office supples.
3. Buy recycled paper and office supplies.
4. Recycle paper and office supplies you might normally throw away.
5. Donate an old computer to a worthy school or non- profit organization. You may even be eligible to receive tax credits for this good deed.
6. If your business needs a new car or truck, buy one that’s a hybrid or runs on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). You’ll reduce your fuel costs and help the environment!
7. Give your employees incentives to carpool or take public transportation to and from work
8. Recycle old carpet you’re replacing. If you send a carpet and/or pad swatch to www.GreenFloors.com, they’ll analyze it, determine if it’s recyclable and arrange for it to be recycled.
When you make the decision to turn your company green, let the world know about it. Tell prospects when you’re bidding on jobs. Add a line of copy regarding your green business practices on business cards, to email signatures, the back of your truck or any relevant place.
More consumers than ever are making a conscious effort to do business with green companies. More consumers than ever are making a conscious effort to do business with green companies. It makes them feel good. So making your business green will be good for your bottom-line as as well as our environment.
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