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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. Sprout allows customers to personalize their pencils with logos and messages. For the Entrepreneurs.

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Tips for Sustainable Pet Ownership & Care

The Environmental Blog

Consider purchasing pet supplies like biodegradable litter produced from recycled paper or wood, as well as pet food that is manufactured with organic and ethically sourced components. Adopt, Don’t Shop Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or rescue organization instead of buying from a breeder.

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How To Incorporate Sustainable Materials Into Your Everyday Life

The Environmental Blog

SCS Global Services, standing for Scientific Certification Systems, provides consumers with the tell-all sign on whether or not a company has ethically reached proper product evaluation upon their use of recycled materials. Stay mindful of how you’re using and disposing of materials. – FASHION.

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Sustainability Guide for Hotels and Motels: Getting Started

Green Business Bureau

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the hotel industry contributes 1% of total global emissions. 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.

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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

Green Business Bureau

Congratulations on starting your green business journey and for considering making your organization a green certified one. With some purpose-driven employees, dedication and a simple 8-step plan, any organization no matter how big or small can become green certified with little to no initial investment.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

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. RECLAIMED LUMBER.

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Sport Industry Sustainability: 5 Simple Steps to Kick-Start Your Sustainability Program

Green Business Bureau

With this in mind, in Europe, the Green Sports Alliance have brought large football organizations together to push for environmentally friendly ways to enjoy these games. Install renewable energy technology – such as solar panels – throughout the facilities. This will lower your energy bill and save you money.