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Here's
some advice from Eco-Conscious Companies:
List your
eco-conscious business free at Find a Green Store directory.
www.findagreenstore.com
List your green web site
for free at the GreenSiteListings directory and get added
exposure.
http://www.greensitelistings.com
Switch
over to green hosting companies for websites, change small
things within the business place to inspire others to get
active in becoming more eco-conscious. Work towards a
paper-free office by setting some money aside in your budget
for the necessary equipment. Remember that things don't need
to go overnight but you need to move steadily towards your
aim. Clients appreciate this effort and you may be able to
inspire them as well and benefit from the interactive
"green-ness"!
www.schnellpress.com
E-Coupons: Not Paper Coupons.
Coupons are great and they tend to be very effective. You
can cater to your lazy customers (and to the earth) by not
printing and mailing coupons. This creates work for the
customer (they have to cut!) and trash. Instead, feature
coupons on your website in an email campaign with a
promotional code. You now have an effective coupon with no
paper and no cutting.
http://www.13thirtyone.com
Streamline
ordering office supplies through one contact to enjoy
economies of scale and set standards on buying green
supplies (EcoGreenOffice.com is a great resource for
supplies and they will show you the # of trees and lbs of
carbon you are saving with each order). Also, set all
printers to print double-sided by default. Jaime Nack
www.threesquaresinc.com
Where ever you are on the
green continuum, there is almost always more room to go
greener. To take the next step, think about what you are
willing to do based on your deepest values and what is
realistic given your individual situation. Set a goal around
it and take the next indicated step. If you need help, feel
free to contact me at
gina@helpmegogreen.org.
A FEW SUGGESTIONS:
- Use
blackle.com for your internet searches. The
black screen uses less energy.
- Most services that you need to
run your business have a green option. Take your phone
and internet service -- you can get "hooked-up" with
www.BetterWorldTelecom.com,
the only
carbon-neutral telecom company in the U.S. They will
probably save you money too. Email
jacob@betterworldtelecom.com for more info.
- Always carry a cloth napkin and
utensil set or stash an eating kit in your office
drawer. You never know when you might want an
alternative to using disposables.
Live well and with purpose, Gina -
Eco Lifestyle Coach
http://www.helpmegogreen.org/
Being energy efficient and
reducing your carbon footprint not only has a positive
effect on the environment, it will also reduce your
costs. Investing in simple initiatives such as
energy-efficient lighting can bring long-term savings.
www.sustainabilityconsulting.com/greenaudit
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