Two new apps are providing online green business certifications. The company behind them is The Green Business Bureau (GBB). As a result, small businesses can manage, certify and prioritize environmentally friendly practices with them. Small Business Trends contacted to Bill Zujewski, CMO of GBB, to learn how SMBs can use these tools. “The Green Business […]
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Zero waste products have become popular. Because businesses have grown increasingly conscious of the impact they can have on the environment. The products you choose to sell, the packaging you use and the vendors you work with make a major impact on your carbon footprint. But you can find ways to run a store or
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The average office worker generates about 2 pounds of waste just from paper products each day. Then there are the disposable coffee cups, plastic food containers and boxes from online orders. When you add it all up, offices produce a ton of waste. But sustainability is important to a lot of consumers and employees. If
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Product packaging makes up about 30 percent of the solid waste tossed out in the U.S. each year. Certain types of packaging may be necessary or beneficial for businesses and consumers. But there’s also a ton of waste in this area, making the goal of a package free shop worthwhile. Getting to a Package Free
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The Oregon Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban restaurants from freely handing out plastic straws to customers. Oregon Plastic Straw Bill Customers dining inside must explicitly request a straw to get one. The rule does not apply to drive-through customers. “We use a straw for less than an hour, but it continues to
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In 2018, we produced 49.8 million metric tons of e-waste. And a large portion of it includes the kinds of electronic equipment small businesses use. But consider this. Recyclers recover literally thousands of pounds of copper, silver and even gold can be recovered from smart phones alone. E-Waste Recycling Tips So check out some top
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Now is the time for small businesses to start preparing. Warm weather approaches. And you don’t want to be surprised when your energy bills arrive on your doorstep. Get help in your quest to save energy and cut costs this summer. Check out the five useful summer energy saving hacks for your small business below.
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The annual World Economic Forum at Davos is nearly here, and one topic that’s sure to get a lot of attention this year is the environment. While sustainability has been in the conversation for some time, it’s catapulted to the forefront thanks to (among other things) the U.S. government’s recent report detailing the dire and devastating effects of climate
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Working from the comfort of a home office comes with many cost-cutting benefits to a small business, the biggest being the lack of a costly and time-consuming commute to work. However, there are expenses associated with running a home office, with energy costs being a leading overhead. What Devices Use the Most Electricity If you
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Are you trying to make your business more energy efficient? If you’re prepared to invest in some new lighting, HVAC, appliances or renewable energy sources, you could take advantage of rebates, tax breaks or other incentives designed to help you cover the cost. There are programs like this all over the country. Here are some
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