Everything to know about going Green
Did you know 61% of small businesses are going green?
Why should businesses go green? • You will give your business a good reputation, while also gaining respect from customers • You will be socially aware and active- and this can gain customers • It shows you are honest and care- not just about personal success.
Practical reasons to go green • Cost: going green can be cost-effective. It can even save businesses thousands of dollars in expenditure. • Tax advantages: being socially aware has its perks. Depending on the state, the government has taken action on giving tax breaks to certain green companies. • Sustainability: Being a sustainable company is effective in promoting action amongst customers and employees.
Bad habitats to STOP doing now: 1. Littering 2. Not recycling 3.Leaving the lights on when not in use
Stopping to do these simple yet harmful actions can harness a lot of positive change.
Easiest ways to go green: • Switch bill statements from paper to online • Reduce carbon footprint by using a reusable water bottle to refill your H2O • Place plants on your desk to reduce indoor pollution • Turn off your computer at the end of the day, when not in use
How to save money by going green • Switch to post consumer waste products when you really need to print anything. - this includes any recycled paper. • Use biodegradable cleaners in your office- reduce exposure to chemicals by switching to human and eco friendly products. Many products sell them in bulk • Switch to CFL or LED lightbuls- they can save you about $200 per bulb.
What makes a product not environmentally friendly?
• Large energy use • Water pollution as a byproduct • Large number of greenhouse gas emissions
Did you know… It takes 1000 years for a plastic bag to fully degrade 3.5m tons of plastic bags are discarded in a year
What to know about PAPER? • Paper is the world’s most discarded item • 54.7% of all paper used in the US is recycled • US generated 5,260,000 tons of office paper waste • Average office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper a year
Most polluted cities: • 8/10 of the most polluted cities in the US are in California • Most polluted city in the world is Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Did you know… • 78 million tons of waste material have been diverted from landfills are a result of recycling • Average American produces 1,600 pounds of garbage per year • An average American uses 80-100 gallons of water a day • 16 billion paper cups are used in America yearly
But the good news is‌
20% of small businesses are greener than last year, and 34% are looking to green this year because‌.
3 BIGGEST MOTIVATORS TO GO GREEN • Concerns for the environment (76%) • Saving money (49%) • Employee encouragement and participation (20%) Motivators Concerns for the environment Saving money Employee encouragement and participation
56% of small businesses go online to learn about green products
This is a reason for your business to be green because people want to invest with other green businesses.
Companies would want to see more green options of:
• Ink and toner • Paper products • Cleaning products
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• Green cleaning products
Going green with Shoplet • Did you know you can go Green with Shoplet? - Items you shop for can easily be converted with an Eco Friendly item through a special software.
By Buying Recycled Products With Shoplet You Helped Save:
Sources:
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2013/02/07/10-ways-to-green-yo
• http://science.time.com/2011/09/27/the-10-most-air-polluted-cities-in-the-w • http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhj45hmmm/20-parkersburg-wv-tie/ • http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/index.php?q=node/80261 • http://www.globalrcy.com/blog/bid/288495/Top-5-Recycling-Infographics • http://www.greenvo.com.my/2012/02/infographic-go-green-get-a-date/ • Benefits of Green Schools [Infographic] : Living Green Magazine • Green Biz Trends for Earth Month [Infographic] | IMT Green & Clean Journal • www.thegreenmechanics.com