GreenBiz has a fantastic article about how small businesses can go green too — even if they don’t have the time, budget or manpower of the larger businesses who are constantly making green declarations recently.
The list includes:
Don’t worry if the steps you are taking are small — every bit counts.
Educate your staff on how they can can help out.
Look into options like “properly insulating the roof and walls; putting low energy light bulbs in every light fixture; wrapping a thick jacket around the boiler and pipes; and turning off appliances over night.”
Check out Energy Watch for info on green tarriffs (in the UK) to see if they can help you out.
Figure out want you want out of going green — whether it’s less waste, renewable energy or just lower electricity costs — then don’t be afraid to talk to the experts about it. They can make it faster and less painless than if you go it alone — especially if what you want to do is ambitious!
This is only a brief rundown of the article. To read it all, click here.
via greenbiz
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