How to Run a Green Business
- Mark Edwards ·
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- January 24, 2019
These days, more and more people, and more and more businesses, are becoming increasingly concerned with how their daily actions impact the health of the planet. So, if you are like a lot of business professionals, you are ready to transform the way that you conduct business so that you can become greener and more sustainable. What are some of the ways to run a successful green, eco-friendly business? Check out the tips below to learn more.
Set up an Eco-Friendly Office
One of the best ways to start running a business that’s “green” is by establishing a workplace that is environmentally friendly. Not sure where to begin? This article has 30 points to help your office become a more eco-friendly place.
You might consider changing out your light bulbs to LED bulbs first, as this is a super simple, fast, and affordable way to become eco-friendlier and save money on your energy bill. Or, you might choose to have solar panels installed on your roof.
Opting to style your office using furniture and décor that is made from recycled and/or sustainable materials is another step that you can take, along with shutting down all electronics at the end of the day, allowing more natural light in during the workday, and recycling any paper that you use.
Allow Employees to Work from Home
Another great way to make your business green is by allowing your employees to work from home. By doing so, you can use fewer resources and less energy in your office, which will help you save money. And your employees will not have to worry about commuting to work, which creates pollution and the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
You might allow at least some of your staff members to work from home full-time, or you might allow everyone to have a more flexible work schedule that lets them telecommute on certain days of the week. Either way, this is a great step towards making your company more environmentally friendly.
Use Earth-Friendly Cleaning Products
Every office needs to be cleaned regularly in order to keep it looking great, and to help kill germs that would otherwise cause staff sickness. So, yet another way to become a greener business is by opting to use environmentally friendly, natural cleaning products. If you hire a cleaning crew, you will need to tell them that you are requesting that they use natural products rather than conventional cleaning solutions. And, beyond cleaning products, you can also opt for eco-friendly soap in the bathroom.
In addition to being better for the environment, cleaning products that contain natural, biodegradable ingredients are also better for the people who work for you. These products won’t release toxins into the environment, yet they do a great job when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting.
There are several easy ways that you can run a greener business if you want to help preserve the environment for future generations. Consider implementing the strategies above if you are ready to start operating in a more eco-friendly manner that will also help you save money.