Friday, September 4, 2009

Sure we want Green Business, but where to start?

Since going Green is all the rage now, here's a few pointers from a good article about how to approach the situation.

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“ Many business people haven’t gone green because they don’t know how to start,” said Bulley. “Green practices may seem time-consuming and extraneous to day-to-day operations. But, going green is a lot like a workplace safety program: it takes some extra effort, but the results are well worth the investment.”
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"If you employ a cleaning company, make sure they use green products, such as biodegradable cleaning agents free of harsh chemicals. If your office is remodeling, the new paint, wallpaper and carpeting should be low-VOC. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, meaning harmful and irritating gases that are emitted by these products after they are installed."

http://www.chiefengineer.org/content/content_display.cfm/seqnumber_content/3963.htm