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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

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Companies with a declared sustainability ethic and well-defined, properly measured green business practices that are third-party verified see tremendous cost-saving and revenue-generating opportunities as a key foundation to their greening efforts. Purchase trash bins and liners made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.

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Sustainability Guide for Hotels and Motels: Getting Started

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Further, hotel waste consists largely of common recyclable materials – aluminum cans, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and landscape waste – all materials that could be processed into a new useful material. Educate guests on sustainability and invite them to partake.

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Diamonds are forever? Clutch of gem firms to draw up 'carbon neutral' roadmap

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"What's now commencing is a detailed analysis of these nine companies with an expert agency, which will consider issues including energy generation, water conservation, use of plastics, recycled materials and reducing travel," Aggarwal told BusinessGreen.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

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For instance, waste plywood can be donated to be recycled as biomass, panel boards, and wood chippings. Tip #18 – Encourage employees to reduce waste from the manufacturing process – This tip comes down to employee education and creating a company culture that promotes zero waste.

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Sustainability Guide for Video Production: Getting Started

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If repurposing or donating aren’t possible, then research textile or material recycling businesses near you to see if your set materials can be collected. Unfortunately, many items cannot be recycled but that’s why it is critical to contact a facility that specializes in hard-to-recycle materials.

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Sustainability 101: What is a Sustainable Business

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This is especially true with the growing number of young consumers, most of whom prefer doing business with ethical, green companies. Even something as simple as signs at sinks and water fountains to educate employees to be mindful of their water consumption can have a positive impact.

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

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All our products will be made from recycled materials and eco-friendly energy resources. . We will employ a production process that prevents waste and reduces the manufacturing requirements for materials, energy and personnel. We are committed to investing in paths to opportunity through education, training and employment.