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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

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This guide, useful for homeowners, designers, contractors and builders alike, highlights important green building materials to consider and suggests credible, certified sustainable brands to help you build a truly sustainable home. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECYCLED STEEL. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Sustainability 101: What is a Sustainable Business

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Businesses all around the world are becoming more sustainable, balancing their fiscal, economic, environmental and social responsibilities to protect the planet and people. Executives and business owners are finding ways to make the necessary sustainability changes while still growing their businesses and maintaining profit.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

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We calculated that this represents 5% of the estimated total global emissions for 2050 (based on business-as-usual models). The question is, how can your business promote sustainable waste management, and achieve zero waste ? Following this checklist will help you identify areas that can be improved for greater business sustainability.

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Sustainability Guide for Video Production: Getting Started

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Right now, prominent media companies are already setting the stage for sustainable business practices in the industry, so it is imperative that smaller companies follow suit or they may fall behind and miss out on the opportunities that come with being green. Improve Utility and Building Energy Efficiency. Reduce Air Travel.

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Sustainability Statements: How To Write One That Resonates with Employees and Customers

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Becoming a sustainable business starts with establishing priorities and formally writing a sustainability mission statement or what we at Green Business Bureau call a “green mission statement”. Here’s a list of the areas to discuss: Energy. Remember, form follows function, in mission statements, as in all business.