Small Business Resource

This is just a list to get you started thinking about going green for your small business. If you have other ideas/tips …. please share them as comments.

1. Recycle all recyclable products (check into it – you’ll be surprised how many things can be recycled).

2. Turn off machines or use smart strips to control phantom power usage.

3. Work close to home or at home to reduce transporation costs and fuel usage.

4. Reduce paper print jobs wherever feasible, use Internet- or email-based FAX, etc.

5. Use common sense for your micro-environment: use natural cleaning agents for cleaning, keep air filters clean, replace old fluorescent tubes and ballasts, etc.

6. Reduce heating and cooling expenditures by utilizing natural sunlight, opening and closing vents and windows as needed, and other climate controls.

7. Use recycled paper goods for shipping and packaging, stationery, labels, etc.

8. Support other local businesses that are conscious about about being green and tell others about your own efforts.