'GREEN' your business

Operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for your business's bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money. The good news is that whether you run a home-based business or an off-site enterprise, there are simple things you can do to run an environmentally friendly business. Start with these ten.

Most of us are aware of the chilling environmental catastrophe lurking around the corner if we don’t do something drastic now to lesson our tread on the planet’s fragile ecosystem. Here are some no-nonsense, effective tips to not only alter your behaviour to save the planet but make considerable long-term cost and efficiency savings for your organisation’s accounts too.

The Green Business Program promotes your efforts. You can be a small business doing the right thing, but it won't increase your business until the community knows. Becoming a Green Business has given us a higher profile within our community. People enjoy shopping here, in part, because of our environmental actions." — Larry Hasset, Palo Alto Hardware, Palo Alto,

Each year, more and more building owners and developers are deciding to build green. These professionals wouldn't be casting off their old ways if it didn't make good financial sense.