How to have a Green & Sustainable Business
What is sustainable business?
A sustainable business uses renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. This includes operating in a socially responsible manner and protecting the environment.
Will it cost more?
Some of the green and sustainable practices can cost more money upfront. Others can save you money. Think of green practices as a long term investment.
How do I do it?
Below you will learn about what Maine businesses are doing about their impacts on the environment and how it is improving their business. You also can contribute what you know about becoming a sustainable business.
Blog Entries about Sustainable Business
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2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championshi
Feb 14, 2012 03:56 AM
2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships: new Scratch race much appreciated!
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paint2mould's Blog Entries
Electroplating Brings You Durable Products in
Feb 8, 2012 03:09 PM
Through different types of chemical processes, the core of metal finishing remains the same. The ultimate purpose of metal finishing... more
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GRP Mouldings are Cost-Effective, Long-Lastin
Feb 7, 2012 02:16 PM
GRP or Glass Reinforced Plastic also referred to as fiberglass is a glass polymer. Its mouldings are used on a... more
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furniture42's Blog Entries
Architectural Furniture is More Than a Furnit
Jan 4, 2012 03:04 PM
When it comes to decorating your home, there are different options that you can avail. The furniture in a home... more
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furniture42's Blog Entries
Custom Dining Room Furniture Perfects Your Di
Jan 3, 2012 02:11 PM
Dining room is the place in your home where you have your dinner with you family and dinner is the... more
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furniture42's Blog Entries
Getting Custom Dining and Bed Room Furniture
Jan 3, 2012 02:07 PM
Many people go for the ordinary furniture styles that they find at some exhibition or in some stores etc. However,... more
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Conversations about Sustainable Business
Mainesscent says,
What scent do you prefer while in the woods ?
Nov 11, 2010 04:22 PM
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be invisible to the creatures around you? If your like... more
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ChrisMcD says,
www.WhereInMaine.com FREE Online Business Directory
Oct 28, 2010 07:24 PM
www.WhereInMaine.com is growing to become Maine's Largest FREE Online Business Directory! Complete with online business categories, descriptions, searches, event calendar,... more
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Jeff9 says,
What's Better, Toilet Paper or a Hand Bidet Sprayer?
Aug 15, 2010 05:14 AM
For the best toilet hygiene does toilet paper really do the trick or do we need something more? ... more
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BrownMeyers says,
Scan and Save Files Electronically!
Oct 22, 2009 12:07 PM
Scanning and Saving files electronically saves paper and space, while increasing security and efficiency!
Companies that specialize in digital document... more
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GreenME says,
Consolidate your space
May 6, 2009 10:53 AM
The smaller the area you use to do business, the less you have to pay for heating and power. Think... more
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GreenME says,
Grounds for composting
Apr 29, 2009 08:39 AM
Until today, I did not know that coffee grinds and tea bags make great composting material. Basically, you can... more
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Sustainable Business Photos
Best Practices
Tips you can use to reduce the impact of your business: Best practices: Cutting idling time saves money Find a battery recycling center Drive right to cut fuel costs Greener cleaners Cool it with the cooling Not all fuel oil is burned equally Shining a light on savingsBusiness Energy Conservation Consultants in Portland
