If you’re an office manager or a team leader, you’d likely try just about anything to boost your staff’s productivity levels. With that said, you probably already know that finding the right strategy often means walking a very fine line—many productivity-boosting initiatives are met with skepticism and consternation from an already hard-working team. But what […]
Green Initiatives
3 Ways to Boost Healthy Initiatives in Your Office
Professional workplaces are where many of us spend the majority of our time—and yet, these offices can be unhealthy traps when it comes right down to it. Our dependence on technology and screens in almost any modern workplace means that we risk negative physical effects ranging from annoying digital eye strain to chronic sitting, which […]
5 Ways Your Business Can Cut Down on E-Waste
Electronic waste is hitting the headlines again. Like plastic bottles which are choking our oceans, e-waste is a growing threat to our environment. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor, 44.7 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated in 2016 and only 20% was recycled through appropriate channels. That was two years ago. Today, many […]
5 Easy Ways to Green Your Shipping
Getting products from one place to another can be an arduous process that uses multiple modes of transportation. This presents challenges, not only when it comes to daily business operations but also when trying to instill socially responsible practices into your policies and procedures. With a heightened focus on environmental issues, many companies are looking […]
Going Green Doesn’t Just Help the Environment: It Helps Your Bottom Line
As the world tries to achieve a greener, healthier and more sustainable environment, doing your part will not only make you feel better about yourself but will also attract like-minded customers. In fact, many people today are ready to pay extra money to get products from an environmentally mindful company. If you operate a small […]
Heart Healthy at Work—Are You the 1 in 25 Who Isn’t?
Let’s take a minute to talk about our health. As working professionals we don’t always put that at the forefront of whatever we are doing. We tend to think of health and fitness as things that happen after all the work is done. The only problem is that the work is never going to be […]
5 Financial Incentives of Going Green That Might Not Have Occurred to You
Look at practically every large corporation in the United States, and you can find some effort they have made to promote being and fighting climate change. Even businesses we often think of as being bad for the environment, like BP, proudly display their efforts to promote alternative, cleaner energy. Are all these business going green […]
Can You Power Your Business with Renewable Energy?
Here’s something you need to know about your next group of customers, Generation Z: they’re worried about the environment. In a 2017 study, 89% of Gen Z participants indicated that they would prefer to buy from an environmentally or socially conscious company over competitors. They’re committed to keeping our planet sustainable, and they’re willing to […]
9 Eco-Friendly Business Ideas You Should Consider for Your Startup
Eco-friendly businesses are becoming more common. This is because more consumers are demanding that companies behave in a socially responsible way. An eco-friendly business minimizes waste, uses all resources efficiently, and minimizes negative impacts on the environment. Start the green revolution in your own small way with these nine eco-friendly business ideas. Organic Food Business […]
How Can Businesses Get Behind the Paris Agreement?
Scientists are predicting a rise in global CO2 levels this year for the first time since 2013 posing the question of whether or not actions are being taken to combat climate change. Despite the Paris Agreement and targets being in place for emission reduction by 2020, a rise in CO2 levels is expected this year. […]
