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Everything You Need To Know About Going Green

Why should businesses go green? This presentation gives you an overview on all of the benefits and reasons to going green. So let's get started!

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Everything You Need To Know About Going Green

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  1. Everything to know about going Green

  2. Did you know 61% of small businesses are going green?

  3. Why should businesses go green? • You will give your business a good reputation, while also gaining respect from customers • You will be socially aware and active- and this can gain customers • It shows you are honest and care- not just about personal success.

  4. Practical reasons to go green • Cost: going green can be cost-effective. It can even save businesses thousands of dollars in expenditure. • Tax advantages: being socially aware has its perks. Depending on the state, the government has taken action on giving tax breaks to certain green companies. • Sustainability: Being a sustainable company is effective in promoting action amongst customers and employees.

  5. Bad habitats to STOP doing now: 1. Littering 2. Not recycling 3.Leaving the lights on when not in use Stopping to do these simple yet harmful actions can harness a lot of positive change.

  6. Easiest ways to go green: • Switch bill statements from paper to online • Reduce carbon footprint by using a reusable water bottle to refill your H2O • Place plants on your desk to reduce indoor pollution • Turn off your computer at the end of the day, when not in use

  7. How to save money by going green • Switch to post consumer waste products when you really need to print anything. - this includes any recycled paper. • Use biodegradable cleaners in your office- reduce exposure to chemicals by switching to human and eco friendly products. Many products sell them in bulk • Switch to CFL or LED lightbuls- they can save you about $200 per bulb.

  8. What makes a product not environmentally friendly? • Large energy use • Water pollution as a byproduct • Large number of greenhouse gas emissions

  9. Did you know… •  It takes 1000 years for a plastic bag to fully degrade • 3.5m tons of plastic bags are discarded in a year

  10. What to know about PAPER? • Paper is the world’s most discarded item • 54.7% of all paper used in the US is recycled • US generated 5,260,000 tons of office paper waste • Average office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper a year

  11. Most polluted cities: • 8/10 of the most polluted cities in the US are in California • Most polluted city in the world is Ulan Bator, Mongolia

  12. Did you know… • 78 million tons of waste material have been diverted from landfills are a result of recycling • Average American produces 1,600 pounds of garbage per year • An average American uses 80-100 gallons of water a day • 16 billion paper cups are used in America yearly

  13. But the good news is… 20% of small businesses are greener than last year, and 34% are looking to green this year because….

  14. 3 BIGGEST MOTIVATORS TO GO GREEN • Concerns for the environment (76%) • Saving money (49%) • Employee encouragement and participation (20%)

  15. 56% of small businesses go online to learn about green products

  16. This is a reason for your business to be green because people want to invest with other green businesses.

  17. Companies would want to see more green options of: • Ink and toner • Paper products • Cleaning products

  18. Green your Search ® at Shoplet • Earth friendly and recycled toner • Recycled paper for a bargain • Green cleaning products

  19. Going green with Shoplet • Did you know you can go Green with Shoplet? - Items you shop for can easily be converted with an Eco Friendlyitem through a special software.

  20. By Buying Recycled Products With ShopletYou Helped Save:

  21. Sources: • http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2013/02/07/10-ways-to-green-your-business-and-save-money/ • http://science.time.com/2011/09/27/the-10-most-air-polluted-cities-in-the-world/ • http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhj45hmmm/20-parkersburg-wv-tie/ • http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/index.php?q=node/80261 • http://www.globalrcy.com/blog/bid/288495/Top-5-Recycling-Infographics • http://www.greenvo.com.my/2012/02/infographic-go-green-get-a-date/ • Benefits of Green Schools [Infographic] : Living Green Magazine • Green Biz Trends for Earth Month [Infographic] | IMT Green & Clean Journal • www.thegreenmechanics.com

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