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By Small Business Trends

Your Trucking Firm May Soon Be Going Greener — with Zero Emissions
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 2
The transportation industry is booming. But as more and more large players enter the market, it’s becoming increasingly important for small …
19 hours ago
Which Light Bulb is Best for Your Office?
smallbiztrends.com - by Michael Guta In Green Business 5
Lighting is a powerful tool. But it can also have a much larger effect on your business too. When properly optimized, lighting can set the mood and …
19 hours ago
Bowery Reinvents Farming for Urban Landscapes
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
Agriculture is one of the oldest industries out there. But businesses are still finding new ways to update this industry in order to get fresh …
1 day ago
12 Ways to Save on Electricity During the Holiday Season
smallbiztrends.com - by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead In Green Business 3
With office parties to organize and gifts to send out to employees, clients and customers, things can get hectic for businesses during the holidays, …
20 hours ago
The Ultimate Guide to Green Practices for Your Small Business
smallbiztrends.com - by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead In Green Business 1
Adopting greener working practices that prioritize creating a more sustainable business which is kinder to our environment, is becoming a leader …
1 day ago
Healthy Beverage Startup Gives Hints for Green Small Businesses
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 2
Tyler Gage didn’t set out to save the planet when he wrote the business plan for his company Runa. Back then, Gage was attending Brown University and …
1 day ago
15 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage from Your Company Vehicles
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 1
Vehicles can be a major expense for small businesses. Whether you need service vans to visit customers’ homes or smaller vehicles to make local …
2 days ago
12 Easy Ways to Make Your Small Retail Business More Green
smallbiztrends.com - by Rieva Lesonsky In Green Business 2
When you’re dealing with the narrow margins of retailing, one way to increase your profits is by cutting your costs. “Going green” in your retail …
2 days ago
5 Best Ways to Winterize Your Business (Video)
smallbiztrends.com - by Matt Mansfield In Green Business 1
While it may seem too early to think about winter, the season of cold and ice will be here in only three months. And, like your employees, your …
2 days ago
Apply These 5 Techniques to Save Energy Costs for Your Business Fleet
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
You might run a pizza delivery shop, a local florist, a small trucking company or a pharmacy with a delivery service. Whatever the business, if you …
5 days ago
Thinking About a New Energy Provider for Your Business? 5 Reasons Why You Should
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
In 2017, a staggering 39% of total U.S. energy consumption was used for commercial and residential buildings, equating to about 38 quadrillion …
5 days ago
Certification
25 Legit Green Business Certifications
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
Consumers are becoming more savvy about green businesses and products. So if you want to make a claim about the environmental impact of your company, …
5 days ago
Business
50 Green Business Ideas for Startup Entrepreneurs
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
If you’re an environmentalist and an entrepreneur, there are plenty of ways you can combine those two passions into a successful environmentally …
5 days ago
Best Energy Efficiency Programs to Save Your Business Money
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
Are you trying to make your business more energy efficient? If you’re prepared to invest in some new lighting, HVAC, appliances or renewable energy …
6 days ago
Cracking the Code on Heating and Cooling Costs for Your Business
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Small businesses across the United States spend a staggering $60 billion on energy every year, most of which is consumed in electricity. Keeping work …
6 days ago
Top Energy Draining Devices in Your Home Office
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Working from the comfort of a home office comes with many cost-cutting benefits to a small business, the biggest being the lack of a costly and …
6 days ago
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Fight Climate Change
smallbiztrends.com - Salesforce Essentials
Sponsored PostThe annual World Economic Forum at Davos is nearly here, and one topic that’s sure to get a lot of attention this year is the …
September 11
5 Amazing Summer Energy Saving Hacks for Your Small Business
smallbiztrends.com - Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Now is the time for small businesses to start preparing. Warm weather approaches. And you don’t want to be surprised when your energy bills arrive on …
September 11
Top E-Waste Recycling Tips for Small Business
smallbiztrends.com - Rob Starr
In 2018, we produced 49.8 million metric tons of e-waste. And a large portion of it includes the kinds of electronic equipment small businesses use. …
September 11
How to Start a Package Free Shop
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 0
Product packaging makes up about 30 percent of the solid waste tossed out in the U.S. each year. Certain types of packaging may be necessary or …
September 10
50 Zero Waste Products for your Package Free Business
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 0
Zero waste products have become popular. Because businesses have grown increasingly conscious of the impact they can have on the environment. The …
September 10
10 Tips for Going Zero Waste in Your Office
smallbiztrends.com - Annie Pilon
The average office worker generates about 2 pounds of waste just from paper products each day. Then there are the disposable coffee cups, plastic …
September 10
Dimes to Dollars: 10 Energy Saving Tips That Add Up
smallbiztrends.com - by Shawn Hessinger In Green Business 1
Did you know you could save small amounts that together add up to big benefits for your business? Conserving energy, making smart use of technology, …
September 6
The Secret Behind Using Sustainability in Your Marketing
smallbiztrends.com - Al Davidson
Once, companies and brands touting their ethically-sourced ingredients and environmental values found themselves in the minority. This “feel-good” …
September 6
Hydrogen
Think Big Vehicles Can’t Be Eco-Friendly? Think Again (Watch)
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Green Business 1
When you think of electric vehicles, you probably think of a compact car or small sedan. But if you really want to see carbon emissions and fuel …
September 6
In the Spotlight: MOVE Systems Propels Food Carts to a Greener Tomorrow
smallbiztrends.com - by Annie Pilon In Small Biz Spotlight 0
Mobile food trucks and carts have become popular in markets around the country, especially in major markets like NYC. But these setups aren’t …
September 6