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Going Green

Incorporating sustainable practices into your business is an effective way to remain competitive. Green initiatives will save your business money, help you generate revenue, enhance your reputation and enhance the environment.


Global Best Practices

  • International & Domestic Examples of Going Green - There are many examples of ways domestic and international companies, both large and small are going green in order to reduce climate change and increase profit. This article gives examples of companies in the U.S., China and the U.K.

Green Business

  • Small Business Financing for Green Organizations - Whether your green or sustainable business venture is partially established, or just getting off the ground, you’ll need to stay up to date with the latest small business financing ideas.
  • It Doesn’t Matter How You Package Your Sustainable Product - Simply, most people aren't going to understand your sustainable efforts, so focus on making your product better, not showing it off.
  • What is a Green Lease? - As companies are increasingly looking for ways to support the environment, a Green Lease is an effective starting point. Learn about specific actions Landlords are taking to be more eco-conscious.
  • “Why Does Sustainability Matter to My Business?” - From customers to government agencies, all are demanding companies to take on corporate responsibility. Suppliers, investors, consumers alike are demanding companies to examine their business practices and take responsibility for its impact on the environment and society.
  • Green Jobs - If you are passionate about the environment and want to make a career out of it, there are lots of possibilities. The current administration has been investing in the growth of the green job industry over the past few years. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), included provisions for new [...]
  • How To Fix An Oil Leak - Oil leaks are very messy for the environment and can be a huge financial burden. Learn about simple ways to clean up an oil leak.
  • e3bank: A Study in Sustainable Banking - e3bank in Malvern, PA has earned the esteemed recognition as a B Corporation - a company that ?uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.?
  • Terracycle: A Case Study on Going Green - An introduction to a video that shows worm poop getting turned into fertilizer at Terracycle.
  • Terracycle, Reuse, and The Bottom Line - You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video
  • Grippies: A Sustainable Success Story - Grippies took an existing successful product and re-packaged it to make it more environmentally friendly. This process resulted in better value to the customer and to the company's fiscal bottom line.

Best Company Practices

  • Toyota: A Drive Towards the Future - Toyota has been tireless in trying to create the ideal eco-car. They have made tremendous progress and are on a continual quest to promote a sustainable planet and a sustainable financial bottom line.
  • Targeting Today’s Green Consumers - Interested in finding a new market for your product or service? Green consumers are a growing segment and very eager to support products that match their values. This article provides an overview, and introduces you to two companies doing this with excellence - Method Home, and Terracycle.

How To Save Money

  • How To Fix An Oil Leak - Oil leaks are very messy for the environment and can be a huge financial burden. Learn about simple ways to clean up an oil leak.
  • Greening Your Water Bill - The way you landscape your facility can help significantly reduce your operating costs. Using native plants, harvesting rainwater and installing efficient watering systems are three straightforward ways to save money on your building's operating costs.
  • Conducting an Energy Audit - To become energy efficient, the first step is to conduct an energy audit. In this article, find out how to conduct one at your business.
  • Amusing Video on Unplugging - You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video
  • Getting Started: Low Cost Electricity Savings - One of the most common questions we hear is "My electricity bill is too high - how can I lower it? Where do I get started?" There is so much opinion on this. This article details a few of the best ideas we've encountered for getting started quickly.
  • Overview of Transformers - An overview of building transformers, including a quick recommendation on what to look for and how to utilize lifecycle purchasing methods when evaluating a purchase decision.
  • Tax Rebates for Going Green - Looking to get a little refund from the government this tax season? This year, you can get some back while giving something back.
  • Lowering Boiler Costs - Provides an overview of a technology that you can attach to your boiler that will make it smart enough to regulate itself, and save you money.
  • Introduction to Boilers - Ever wonder what a boiler was? Or, know what it is but want to get a good look at it? Join boiler guru Mike, from Monsen Engineering and learn more.
  • Maintaining the Burner Bed on Your Boiler - You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Green Countries

  • Sustainability and Prosperity in Japan - Japan's temperatures have been steadily rising over the past century. The country is taking active measures to improve global warming in both public and private industry.
  • International Eco-Friendly Hotels - Hotels across the globe are integrating sustainability throughout their operations. Here are a few examples of green practices in the hotel industry.
  • Sustainability in Ontario - Ontario is one of the more progressive Canadian provinces that is initiating innovative ways to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • Taipei 101: Highest Green Structure in World - The Taipei 101 may no longer be the tallest building in the world but it aims to be the tallest Green building in the world.
  • Reducing Carbon Emissions In Mexico and Brazil - Mexico and Brazil are commiting to reduce carbon emissions through a generous grant from The World Bank. This news summary piece highlights the initiative.
  • Going Green In Italy - Food and Wine sales make up a large part of Italy's economy. In an effort to increase revenue and save money, the food and wine industry is implementing a variety of sustainable practices.
  • Copenhagen Conference: Setbacks & Successes - Conflict between the richer and poorer nations and among climate change enthusiasts has been quite severe at the Copenhagen Conference. In order to begin combating climate change, global leaders need to work quickly to reach an agreement as climate change is happening quickly and the conference is nearing an end.
  • Climate Change Conference: Deforestation - Rainforest Deforestation is one of the many issues presented at Copenhagen. This news summary briefly addresses this topic.
  • Sustainability in Costa Rica - Costa Rica may be a small undeveloped country but it has high aspirations for becoming one of the world's leaders in sustainability initiatives.
  • Sustainability in British Columbia - British Columbia is making some progressive steps within both the government and private industry to be more sustainable. Read on for examples in various industries, including Tourism and the wine industry.

Green Energy

  • Why is Recycling Important - Is recycling fiscally responsible? Does it really lower your carbon footprint? Is it worth all the trouble? Implementing a recycling program at work can seem daunting and does present many challenges. However, there are several solutions to making it a bit easier and to saving money and waste. Learn about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at work.
  • Portable Air Conditioners: Saving Energy & Cost - Portable air conditioners are effective and energy efficient. In this article, get an idea on how to purchase an energy efficient portable air conditioning unit.
  • 5 Steps to Creating an Employee Awareness Program - The nation’s small businesses spend more than $60 billion on energy each year, according to Small Business Review. It would seem to make good business sense to develop an employee awareness plan (EAP) for energy savings. But if creating an awareness program quickly and at a low cost has you bothered, not to worry. [...]
  • Saving Money By Reducing Your Carbon Footprint - Reducing your carbon footprint can save you money. By factoring life cycle cost & environmental impact of products and services, and setting a budget, you can reduce your carbon footprint and realize notable savings. Step 1: Life-cycle Cost Analysis When you purchase a product or a service, the price that you pay is just one element of [...]
  • Copenhagen Conference: Globally Reducing Emissions - A Climate Treaty created at Copenhagen will be non-binding but it will most likely set the stage for future global carbon emissions reduction targets.
  • Hidden Green Savings in Tankless Water Heaters - Tankless water heaters save space, money and energy. They are a practical and economical way to get hot water for your business and the Federal Government offers tax credits for purchasing tankless water heaters.
  • Solar Panel Costs Drop - Solar electricity has become less expensive due to several factors and many European countries and India are taking advantage of it. This news summary details the reasons for the price decrease.
  • Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Builds Vermont’s Largest Solar Array - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' installation of a 572 panel solar array will help the company produce roughly 112,000 kilowatt hours of electricity - the equivalent of running 16 households a year. In addition to the solar installation, the company is doing other innovative things to support sustainability initiatives.
  • Reducing Energy Use By Glimpsing Your Neighbor’s Bill - Some utilities are sending customers their monthly bill, detailing how they fare on their electricity usage compared with their neighbors. This concept of comparison has been researched to be highly effective in influencing people to positive action. Positive Energy, a company that works with utilities on assessing neighborhoods' energy usage, is helping to effectively reduce energy use.
  • What is Solar Energy - A guide to solar energy.

Energy Reduction

  • Copenhagen Conference: Globally Reducing Emissions - A Climate Treaty created at Copenhagen will be non-binding but it will most likely set the stage for future global carbon emissions reduction targets.
  • Senate Sits on Cap and Trade Bill - Republicans are outraged and environmentalists are underwhelmed by the narrowly passed Waxman- Markey bill, more commonly known as the "cap-and-trade" bill. The bill is meant to enhance domestic use of renewable energy, end American dependency on foreign oil, and create jobs - all seemingly positive things for our economy yet there is ton of controversy surrounding the bill.
  • What Does “Cradle-to-Cradle” Mean? - A short article explaining what the phrase "Cradle-to-Cradle" entails and how to get C2C-certified.
  • Recycling Resources - This is an extensive resource list including where to get information about recycling,waste reduction, green purchasing,printing and packaging, food waste in NJ and composting.
  • Recycling: A Sound Business Practice - Recycling is a sound business practice. Here we cite some examples of successful recycling practices by businesses that has helped reduce waste and saved money.
  • What is Recycling? - When a product or material, at the end of its useful life cycle, is turned into usable raw material to make another product, the process is called recycling. Products that can be recycled include metal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, magazines and newspaper, cardboard boxes and other office waste. Recycling is an environmentally [...]

Energy Saving

  • Why is Recycling Important - Is recycling fiscally responsible? Does it really lower your carbon footprint? Is it worth all the trouble? Implementing a recycling program at work can seem daunting and does present many challenges. However, there are several solutions to making it a bit easier and to saving money and waste. Learn about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at work.
  • Portable Air Conditioners: Saving Energy & Cost - Portable air conditioners are effective and energy efficient. In this article, get an idea on how to purchase an energy efficient portable air conditioning unit.
  • 5 Steps to Creating an Employee Awareness Program - The nation’s small businesses spend more than $60 billion on energy each year, according to Small Business Review. It would seem to make good business sense to develop an employee awareness plan (EAP) for energy savings. But if creating an awareness program quickly and at a low cost has you bothered, not to worry. [...]
  • Saving Money By Reducing Your Carbon Footprint - Reducing your carbon footprint can save you money. By factoring life cycle cost & environmental impact of products and services, and setting a budget, you can reduce your carbon footprint and realize notable savings. Step 1: Life-cycle Cost Analysis When you purchase a product or a service, the price that you pay is just one element of [...]
  • Hidden Green Savings in Tankless Water Heaters - Tankless water heaters save space, money and energy. They are a practical and economical way to get hot water for your business and the Federal Government offers tax credits for purchasing tankless water heaters.
  • Reducing Energy Use By Glimpsing Your Neighbor’s Bill - Some utilities are sending customers their monthly bill, detailing how they fare on their electricity usage compared with their neighbors. This concept of comparison has been researched to be highly effective in influencing people to positive action. Positive Energy, a company that works with utilities on assessing neighborhoods' energy usage, is helping to effectively reduce energy use.
  • How to Start a Recycling Program - To start a recycling program at work requires time and effort to reap the true benefits of recycling. Consider the eight tips mentioned in this How-to article on recycling program.
  • Installing an Occupancy Sensor - Occupancy sensors turn lights off in a room where there is no activity. They present a great way to save money. They are easy to install. How easy - Mike of Monsen Engineering will show you how in this step-by-step video.
  • NY and NJ Incentives for Energy Savings - Overview of the incentive programs in NY and NJ for lowering energy. Anyone in these states working on energy savings program should make sure they get their rebates!
  • Energy Efficient Lighting - A basic overview of the different types of high-efficiency lighting.

Energy Types

  • Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Builds Vermont’s Largest Solar Array - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' installation of a 572 panel solar array will help the company produce roughly 112,000 kilowatt hours of electricity - the equivalent of running 16 households a year. In addition to the solar installation, the company is doing other innovative things to support sustainability initiatives.
  • What is Solar Energy - A guide to solar energy.
  • How Does Geothermal Energy Work - A guide to geothermal energy.
  • How Does Wind Energy Work - A guide to wind energy.
  • Combined Heat and Power - This article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of Combined Heat and Power and what it can do for your business.
  • Tidal Energy - Tidal Energy is a renewable energy source that is not written about in the U.S. as often as wind, solar and geothermal. Typically it is more popular in coastal countries like Japan and the U.K. but there are certainly opportunities to benefit from this clean energy source in the U.S.
  • Wind Power in India - Wind power industry in India stands tall with fifth position in the world in terms of total installed capacity. The Indian government has ambitious plans to add more power from wind energy by 2012. In this article we cover the progress India has made in harnessing wind energy and some roadblocks that may hamper its progress in the future.
  • Solar Water Heating: Pumping Out Lots of Energy for Low Cost - Interested in trying solar power? This article describes a good place to start: using solar energy to heat your water. We include a review of costs and benefits.
  • What is Combined Heat and Power (CHP)? - Also known as cogenertation, these systems can generate electricity and then capture the heat that is generated and return it to building use. This creates energy efficiency while reducing the carbon footprint of the building.
  • Biomass - Biomass is conversion of garbage to energy.

Green Management

  • Inspiring Your Co-Workers to Go Green - Creating a green workplace is a group effort. Share your excitement and knowledge for the environment with your co-workers and they just may be inspired to help you go Green.
  • Noreena Hertz and a New Economic System - In order to facilitate change on a large scale, the traditional rules of economics need to change. We need to look hard at how well the market forces work. Noreena Hertz's work is suggestive of where some opportunities are to improve business, the environment, and quality of life.
  • Sustainable Business Lessons from Green Pop Culture Icons - How do one man's pop culture memories coincide with your sustainable small business? Read this article to find out!
  • Eco Intelligent Banking - Where we choose to deposit our money is an important decision. This piece explores the many aspects that we take into account when choosing a bank, including financial and ecological factors.
  • Engaging Co-Workers to Go Green - You don't have to be the CEO to influence the sustainability efforts of your colleagues, and your companies. All it takes is some commitment.
  • Dear Environmentalist, - An open letter to environmentalists, offering some thoughts on how to better bring their message to the business owners, executives and managers they target.
  • Dear Business Owner, - An appeal to business owners, executives, and managers, asking them to step up today to support social responsibility with action. This is action that is good for the world, and for their bottom line.
  • Stimulus Package Incentives for Small Businesses - In order to help you better identify the benefits for your company offered in the Stimulus Package, we've prepared the following summary. Please feel free contact us with any questions!

Employee Involvement

  • Inspiring Your Co-Workers to Go Green - Creating a green workplace is a group effort. Share your excitement and knowledge for the environment with your co-workers and they just may be inspired to help you go Green.

Leading Change

  • Noreena Hertz and a New Economic System - In order to facilitate change on a large scale, the traditional rules of economics need to change. We need to look hard at how well the market forces work. Noreena Hertz's work is suggestive of where some opportunities are to improve business, the environment, and quality of life.
  • Sustainable Business Lessons from Green Pop Culture Icons - How do one man's pop culture memories coincide with your sustainable small business? Read this article to find out!
  • Eco Intelligent Banking - Where we choose to deposit our money is an important decision. This piece explores the many aspects that we take into account when choosing a bank, including financial and ecological factors.
  • Engaging Co-Workers to Go Green - You don't have to be the CEO to influence the sustainability efforts of your colleagues, and your companies. All it takes is some commitment.
  • Dear Environmentalist, - An open letter to environmentalists, offering some thoughts on how to better bring their message to the business owners, executives and managers they target.
  • Dear Business Owner, - An appeal to business owners, executives, and managers, asking them to step up today to support social responsibility with action. This is action that is good for the world, and for their bottom line.

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