Posts Tagged ‘Green Business’
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…
Read More5 Trends to Watch for Green Construction Technology
The volume of construction output worldwide is projected to grow by 85 percent by 2030. This puts the global construction industry in a challenging position: It will have to meet increasing demand even as the world faces mounting resource constraints and demand grows for high-performance (even “net zero”) buildings. For innovative firms equipped with BIM workflows and…
Read More9 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…
Read MoreHow 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.…
Read MoreA 3-Step Guide to Making Money and Being Eco-Friendly
Prevailing wisdom tells us that making money and being eco-friendly are mutually exclusive. At best, they are separate. At worst, they contradict each other. However, as someone who is the founder and owner of a sustainable and profitable business, I know that it’s possible to run a business which is friendly to the environment, as…
Read More6 Easy Ways Your Business Can Save Money
Maintaining a healthy cash flow is something every business needs to prioritize. It’s not just something we should be looking at come tax time or end of the year either—reviewing smarter ways to save money is encouraged on a regular basis. Because technology is constantly progressing, the economic advantages are evolving and changing at incredible…
Read MoreThe Why and How Behind Sustainable Business
Every business relies on some type of resource for its continued operation. That’s just an economic fact. Many resources are domain specific, and only matter to companies that operate in that domain, but there are some things that every business can do to become more sustainable. In this article I’ll show you some changes that…
Read MoreIn the (Green) House
If someone were to say the phrase “urban agriculture,” quaint community gardens would probably come to mind. A vital resource, especially in major metropolises like New York and Chicago, these gardens usually contain a row of tomatoes, perhaps some other vegetables, and much needed green space—respite from the concrete jungle. In 2008, longtime friends Viraj…
Read MoreKeep Up Your Franchise with Exciting New Technology
My first job back in high school was as a “sandwich artist” at a local Quiznos franchise. Like most enterprises back in the ‘00s, we felt more like we were operating out of the ‘90s. The cash register was a clunky thing with all of the old bells and whistles. It even made that cha-ching…
Read MoreWhy Solar Energy is a Smart Investment for Your Business
With climate change and environmental sustainability making recent headlines and gaining global attention, business owners across the U.S. are weighing the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing solar energy to better their company. If you’re like many of these business owners, the idea of solar power might be risky. However, whether or not you’re primarily concerned…
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