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Getting 'Green:' Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Reignite Your Business
October 14, 2009
By now it's clear that the whole "green" movement is more than just a fad. In fact, successful businesses everywhere have adapted their operations to cater to consumers who are looking for more environmentally friendly products and services. While consumers may not base their purchasing decisions solely on this aspect, it does come into consideration when choosing a variety of purchases... read more
 
Save Money by Going Green
August 03, 2009
Do you want to become more environmentally minded? Are you worried about whether you can afford to make changes in the current economic climate? Going green doesn't have to mean shelling out big bucks for major renovations around the shop. In fact, switching to environmentally friendly products can actually save you money. Here are a few places to start. 1. Buy reusable mugs and glasses... read more
 
Saving Green
July 01, 2009
For Sue Little, the decision to install an energy-efficient lighting system in her Newburyport, Mass.-based Jabberwocky Books was simple. It promised to save at least $2,350 a year in energy costs and could qualify her for substantial tax savings, too. "I'll know if we qualify when I hand everything over to my accountant for my 2007 returns," she says. "But in the first five months... read more
 
Save the Environment – and Reap the Rewards
June 01, 2009
The green trend is red hot among consumers. Most every major auto manufacturer now offers a hybrid model, Wal-Mart stocks its shelves with organic products, and San Francisco recently became the first city in the country to ban plastic grocery bags. Saving the environment is no longer exclusive to "tree huggers." Average Americans are beginning to understand how their everyday actions... read more
 
The Accidental Environmentalist
May 01, 2009
1. Recycle and reuse. If you want to start small, purchase a few extra garbage cans to place around your office, warehouse or plant. Encourage employees to recycle whatever your city allows. The best way to ensure success is to make it easy for people. When shopping for office supplies, look for products with less packaging and consider buying items in bulk when possible. 2. Turn off the lights... read more
 
Five Ways to Go Green
April 01, 2009
Going green is not only a feel-good proposition for small businesses, it may become a necessity in the coming years as fuel prices escalate and consumers (and even employees) become more green themselves--and want to do business (or work for) more environmentally conscious companies. But how can a small company – which may not sell environmentally friendly products and services –... read more
 
Going 'Green'
February 06, 2009
“Going Green,” “sustainability,” “alternative fuels,” and “alternative energy sources” - these are terms and phrases we have all been hearing a lot lately; but how do they apply to the tire industry? How can the term “green tires” even be relevant? “Going Green” typically means that a manufacturer is... read more
 
The Color Green Coming To Your Shop
April 28, 2008
You can’t ignore the movement. Here’s how to make it work for you. Anyone who has been around since the 1960s remembers the beginnings of the environmental movement, our first recycling efforts and the green-colored peace sign that was adopted as the pro-ecology logo. Since those first baby steps, we’ve seen the birth of CAFÉ standards, broader recycling programs... read more
 
  
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