Sustainable Business Practices

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Oct 25, 2024

Green is the New Black 🌎

Sustainability isn’t just for mega-corps. Small biz can make a big impact, AND attract conscious customers.

• Start with an Audit: Where’s your biggest environmental footprint? Energy use, packaging, etc.
• Small Changes, Big Impact: LED bulbs, ditching disposables in the office…there are easy wins.
• Think Circular: Can you reuse materials, offer refills, create a take-back program for products?
• Supplier Scrutiny: Your impact extends to those you buy from – do their values align with yours?
• Transparency Trumps Greenwashing: Be honest about your efforts, and goals. Customers respect that authenticity.
• It CAN be Cost-Effective: Reduced energy use saves $$$. Partnering with eco suppliers may net you discounts too.

Sustainability builds brand loyalty, attracts like-minded talent, and is simply the right thing to do.