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The business sector plays a significant role in spearheading change towards a sustainable future. In the 21st century, having green initiatives should be part of any organization’s corporate social responsibility. But where do you start?
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that a lot of businesses are going green. The green technology and sustainability market around the world is projected to reach 51.09 billion by the year 2029. Many businesses have realized that going green is an increasingly important business objective, both for the health of the planet and for meeting consumer demands.
Read MoreGuest post by Delicia Warren
There are so many important considerations when it comes to running a safe, attractive, and successful restaurant business that it might seem overwhelming to attempt to add another goal. Fortunately, trying to become more sustainable in your business doesn’t have to interrupt any of your other plans and, in many cases, will improve your business in surprising ways. If you are looking for ways to make your restaurant more sustainable and environmentally conscious, read this brief guide.
Read MoreGuest post by Lora Young
An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is an essential business software that gathers data from different departments in one database to enable leaders to track the company's pulse using a single reality vision. These systems unify vital business functions, including manufacturing, finance, customer communication, order and inventory management, sales and marketing, human resources, and project management.
Read MoreGuest post by Chris Jackson
Going green to create sustainable systems and technology is the best trend currently leading the construction industry’s direction. This movement has shifted many aspects of the building process, resulting in numerous innovative concepts that companies now utilize to optimize their work. One such innovation is renewable energy.
Read MoreGuest post by Collin Turner
2022 is a year for environmental action. Throughout the pandemic, people have had the time to slow down and think about how their decisions affect the environment and the planet as a whole. One study found that half of the global consumers surveyed have become more eco-friendly due to the pandemic and lockdowns giving them more time to think about their impact on the environment.
Read MoreAre you looking to start a business that is both environmentally friendly and profitable? Many business owners have found it hard to get the right balance in the past, although with times changing and more customers looking to purchase from green businesses rather than support less sustainable businesses, it is more important than ever for aspiring startups to build their business with sustainability in the mind from the start.
Read MoreThere are several components in a vehicle that contribute to the damage those machines inflict on our planet. However, one of the main parts that have a significant effect is tires. Their driving functions are connected to an automobile’s fuel usage and can also contribute to waste that can harm the environment if they’re not addressed.
Read MoreGuest post by Matt Casadona
Your clients, customers, and your employees are calling for more sustainability within your business. While developing a sustainability plan will require both time and money, it’s well worth the effort to meet the ever-changing demands of your customer base and your employees. Many types of businesses can benefit from sustainable business practices, and they can sometimes even help save businesses money. Here are a few simple steps that can help make your business greener.
Read MoreDue to their size and use, commercial buildings were traditionally not very green. However, times are changing, and so is the commercial building industry. Today these buildings, no matter their purpose, can become more environmentally friendly than ever. If you’re trying to reach eco-friendliness with your commercial building, it’s important to know all the steps you need to take. In this post you’ll read about just a few of the ways that commercial buildings can become more sustainable.
Read MoreGuest post by Juliette Savage
Have you thought about how damaging the items in your purse or wallet can be to the environment?
The average person has 4 cards in their wallet, usually made from plastic and only used for one thing. To put that figure into perspective, this results in at least 271.4 million cards circulating just the United Kingdom at any given moment. These cards are often debit cards, credit cards and membership cards, and although they are vital to many people, they also cause a large amount of damage to our planet when they expire and are thrown away. Once discarded, these cards can take up to 450 years to decompose, due to the thickness and PVC that they are made from.
Read MoreGuest post by Kaishan USA
You usually can’t build something without breaking a sweat, and that’s why the manufacturing sector consumes more power than most other industries. According to the US Energy Information Administration, in 2019 manufacturing accounted for 32% of total energy consumption in the country. Heavy equipment and complex systems require a lot of juice to keep products moving along the supply chain. However, that doesn’t mean all of what’s used is necessary, and there are numerous ways that factories can reduce their energy use and improve the efficiency in their day-to-day operations.
Read MoreThe world has experienced a lot of change in recent years, and many countries allowing the sale and use of hemp are one of them. The demand for hemp has dramatically increased since the U.S legalized this herb in 2018. The Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group Vote Hemp reports that in 2018, American farmers grew 78,176 acres of hemp which represented an increase of 68,406 acres since 2016. Vote Hemp also estimated that from 2018-2019, the amount of hemp planted by American farmers increased by 455%.
Read MoreGuest post by Rene Thorne
Waste disposal makes the top list of expenses in many business setups, regardless of the field. However, this aspect is rarely talked about because it doesn’t seem like a big deal, at least from the outside. But if you take a keen look at the costs incurred by companies during waste removal, you’ll realize that this expense may sometimes contribute to the financial constraints faced by various businesses.
Read MoreGuest post by Samantha Higgins
Every entrepreneur looks to spend as little as possible for the running of their business. Going green has been hailed as one of the best ways to cut business expenses significantly. However, some business owners do not yet understand what "going green" involves and are still wallowing in a sea of unnecessary costs.
Don’t worry if that sounds like you because today, we’ll show you five ways to save money while you are trying to go green.
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