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The Environment and Small Business

Greening Your Office Printing and Copying

by Marcos Cordero on February 16, 2012

Printing and copying can account for significant amounts of office waste. Reducing your use of paper and ink can help you to lower the overhead costs for your company — …

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Sustainable Practices Earn Dry Cleaner Local Acclaim

by Marcos Cordero on February 2, 2012

The Cleanery is New Mexico’s only Green Business Bureau-certified dry cleaner. Its green practices not only have helped the company to avoid many of the environmental and health concerns associated with …

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5 Ways to Save on Postage

by Susan Johnston on January 20, 2012

Small business-owners who still rely on snail mail for marketing will feel the pinch once again Jan. 22 when the U.S. Postal Service’s new pricing takes effect. Anticipating the rate …

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Building Green Awareness: Educating Employees about Sustainability

by Marcos Cordero on January 19, 2012

Educating staff members about sustainability can prove to be a challenge for any management or human resources team. Yet employee engagement is a crucial to the success of your company’s …

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Green Building Helps Business Work Toward Carbon Neutrality

by Marcos Cordero on January 12, 2012

The Waterloo Ford-Lincoln auto dealership in Edmonton, Alberta recognizes the challenge of going green for its industry. Owner Sara McNeill explains, “[Being a car dealership] provides an instant hurdle to …

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The High Cost of Printing [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Monica Appelbe on January 9, 2012

Despite the meteoric rise of online solutions to conduct business coupled with the powerful “go green” movement, small businesses still heavily rely on old-fashioned printing for key functions like marketing …

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Greening Your Supply Chain

by Marcos Cordero on January 5, 2012

Much of your business’ environmental footprint may seem beyond your control. Vendors and other partners may use unsustainable materials, packaging, and processing techniques, but their manufacturing decisions still ultimately affect …

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4 Tips for Greening Your Packaging and Shipping Practices

by Marcos Cordero on December 29, 2011

As many small businesses wrap up their busiest weeks of the year for packaging and shipping, now is a perfect time to examine ways to make your operations more efficient …

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CouchSurfing CEO Daniel Hoffer on Become a B Corporation

by Vanessa Richardson on December 23, 2011

CouchSurfing.org is a Silicon Valley enterprise that values the term “good” more than “growth.” For seven years, the nonprofit organization turned away venture-capital investment offers, preferring to remain independent and …

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Green Giving for Small Businesses

by Marcos Cordero on December 22, 2011

The end of the year is approaching, and you’re in need of some last-minute gifts for vendors, clients, or staff. Consider green giving. Sustainable gifts help you demonstrate your company’s …

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Managing Your Business’ Special Waste Sustainably

by Marcos Cordero on December 15, 2011

Different industries generate different types of trash, and special waste (used tires, construction debris, oils and grease, toxic chemicals, etc.) creates disposal challenges for some small businesses. Many municipalities collect …

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Bantom Brings Home $25,000 Hiring Grant to Help Grow Green Business

by Michael Essany on December 9, 2011

In return for helping others go green in their businesses, Rhonda Bantom is being rewarded with some green of her own. Bantom’s Detroit, Michigan-based Bantom Global Industries — a contract …

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Small Business Drives Sustainability in the Biomedical Industry

by Marcos Cordero on December 8, 2011

Hospitals and laboratories produce millions of tons of waste every year. Disposing of this waste — from biohazardous material to pharmaceuticals — is a complex process that requires careful treatment …

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Intuit Releases First Sustainability Report

by M. Sharon Baker on December 6, 2011

Increasingly, companies are adopting sustainability reporting as part of their efforts to become good corporate citizens and demonstrate they are operating in an environmentally responsive manner. Many times, these efforts …

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Sustainable Winter: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Cold Weather

by Marcos Cordero on December 1, 2011

As colder weather sets in, it’s a good idea to prepare your business facilities and operations accordingly. Taking some simple steps now can help keep your utility bills low, your …

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