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4 Ways to Use Less Paper at Your Business - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 12
If you look in the trash can or – let’s hope — recycling bins at many businesses, you’ll probably find a ton of paper. Paper is one of the most …
Jun 24, 2011
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What is Urban Farming and is it Profitable?
smallbiztrends.com - Samson Haileyesus
Urban farming includes a wide array of food-producing projects and activities. And with the recent resurgence of farming in and around cities, people …
Dec 30, 2019
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50 Shipping Container Business Ideas you should consider
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Startup 12
Due to high construction costs and new innovations in architecture, more and more companies are turning to non-traditional facilities to house their …
Aug 7, 2018
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Pinterest Releases Top Consumer Trends for 2020
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Pinterest has revealed its top consumer trends for 2020. And the results show what’s in the pipeline for the popular image-sharing site in the new …
Dec 19, 2019
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In the Spotlight: Whole Beauty Bar Offers Complete Salon Experience
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
Beauty isn’t always about how people appear on the outside. Instead, it is possible to create an all encompassing whole body approach that helps …
Dec 11, 2019
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Chef Creates a Sustainable Menu Using Food Waste
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 5
Where most people would see cauliflower leaves and the tops of carrots as garbage, Bruce Kalman sees ingredients to actual meals. The chef of Union in …
Jul 23, 2015
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The Lowdown on Buying Carbon Offsets - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 3
As much as we talk about energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints, there are limits. Many businesses rely on driving, air travel, shipping …
Sep 29, 2010
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In the Spotlight: Pure Green Founder Tells Colorful Startup Story
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
You can find green juice, smoothies and other healthy products just about anywhere these days. But not all of those brands are favorites of big names …
Dec 4, 2019
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DoYouGreen Can Turn Old Christmas Trees Into Lingerie
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Startup 4
If you have a Christmas tree in your home right now, you’re probably planning to put it out on your curb with the rest or your garbage in a week or …
Dec 27, 2014
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This Green Entrepreneur Teaches Sustainability — in a Shipping Container - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Paul Chaney In Green Business 2
Kaley Foster is a green business entrepreneur who runs an all-natural beeswax candle company, Urban Buzz, from her home in Akron, Ohio. Like many in …
Sep 22, 2016
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How a Bed and Breakfast Became One of America's Greenest Businesses
smallbiztrends.com - by Shawn Hessinger In Green Business 4
There are several reasons to consider creating a greener business. They can include things like saving money and, of course, just a basic concern for …
Dec 30, 2013
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Is Business Sustainability Moving Fast Enough? - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 5
Last week, I wrote about how small businesses have been slower overall than their larger counterparts to adopt green business practices for a variety …
Mar 15, 2012
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Respect, Ethical Behavior Top List of Generation Z Must-Haves From Employers - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Shubhomita Bose In Employment 1
Believe it or not, benefits and money are not the top motivators for Generation Z — the oldest members of which are in college now and are set to …
Sep 20, 2016
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Tamara Barker Chief Sustainability Officer For UPS
smallbiztrends.com - by David William In Green Business 1
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), the global package delivery company headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia has appointed Tamara Barker Chief …
May 2, 2016
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Green Business Trend: Turning to Nonprofits for Help - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 2
Becoming an environmentally responsible business isn’t an overnight process. It can take weeks of research and data analysis to make wise decisions …
Dec 8, 2011
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Green Business Trend: "Eco-Packaging" Takes Off - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 6
As you wrap, and unwrap, gifts this holiday season, you may notice they’re a little lighter than usual. It might be because more companies are easing …
Dec 22, 2011
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Green, Charitable, and Other Holiday Gifts for a Cause
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 2
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Your holiday business gifts can send a message to …
Nov 21, 2019
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Spotlight: Essences of Jamal Builds Ecommerce Brand for Organic Body Care Products - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Small Biz Spotlight 2
Jamal Graham didn’t originally set out to start a successful ecommerce shop selling his natural and organic beauty and body care products, along with …
Mar 7, 2018
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Coffee Company CEOs Should Watch What They Say About Fair Trade
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 8
What happens when a business owner dismisses a common standard for quality and fairness in their industry? Andrea Illy, CEO of Illycaffe, makers of …
Feb 14, 2014
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Green Cleaning The Office Makes Sense - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 2
Cleaning practices are an afterthought for many business owners. Sure, you want your offices and facilities to look tidy and presentable. But perhaps …
Oct 9, 2012
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Entrepreneur Creates Eco-Friendly Women's Work Wear - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 2
Fashionable women often feel like they have to choose between being stylish and being sustainable. There haven’t traditionally been a lot of options …
Oct 23, 2016
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Fashion Revolution Calls for More Ethical, Sustainable Manufacturing
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 1
There’s a revolution happening within the fashion industry. And big brands and high-profile designers aren’t the ones leading the way. Instead it’s a …
Apr 30, 2015
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Bill Gates Wants to Invest in "Risky" Green Tech Companies (Watch) - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 3
Bill Gates and some other big name investors want to increase risk taking in the green technology market. Of course, risks are a part of almost any …
Dec 13, 2016
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14 Cause Related, Green and Company Charitable Gifts
smallbiztrends.com - by Aubrielle Billig In Green Business 1
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Gifts for clients, customers and employees need not …
Oct 16, 2014
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Energy
20 Mobile Apps to Help You Reduce Energy Costs - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Michael Guta In Green Business, Product Lists 4
Energy bills are increasingly taking a bigger chunk out of small business budgets. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the …
Aug 16, 2017
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Liquid Soap and Green Tech, Game Changers for This Entrepreneur
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 4
In the U.S., little things like liquid soap can be taken for granted. But in other parts of the world, it can make a pretty big difference. In …
Mar 14, 2015
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What Can Elon Musk Teach Your Business About Repurposing (Watch) - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 0
Space travel is about to get a whole lot cheaper. After SpaceX’s next rocket launch, CEO Elon Musk says that the company will switch from using …
Jan 24, 2017
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50 Green Franchise Opportunities for the New Year - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Franchise 4
Franchise businesses are going green. Joel Libava of The Franchise King wrote in a recent post, “We are in the early stages of franchise concepts …
Jan 11, 2017
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What's the Green Benefit of Telecommuting? - Small Business Trends
smallbiztrends.com - by Kelly Spors In Green Business 6
Many small businesses already participate in an easy and low-cost way to be environmentally friendlier: letting employees work from home – either …
Oct 27, 2011