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Small Ways For Small Businesses To Go Green

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Chicago Tribune:

Going green is a hot topic among businesses these days.

In fact, many companies, from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Hewlett-Packard Co., have changed the way they do business in an effort to be more environmentally conscious.

But what can a small business with limited dollars do to help make a difference?

Plenty, say experts. It just takes commitment to the cause.

“There are so many things small companies can do that cost little or nothing that will not only save them money, but help improve employee morale,” said Susan Seliger, editor in chief of RiverWired.com, a Manhattan-based eco-media Web site. “You just have to want to do it.”

Here are tips to get you started…

Start small. First, don’t bite off more than you can chew. Set realistic goals and start small, experts say. This way you won’t feel like it is such a drain on your resources.

Look inward. Tap your employees for ideas on how the company can become more environmentally friendly, Seliger suggests.

“They may have brilliant ideas,” she noted. “Start with a few of the easiest suggestions first and take it from there.”

Take baby steps. You would be surprised how many simple ways you can give back, Seliger said.

For example, when your office cleaning supplies run out, start replacing them with green, non-toxic organic products, she suggests. Do the same with hand/liquid soaps in your office bathroom and kitchen, Seliger added. You can find them in most supermarkets or online.

“Stay away from products that will damage the environment,” said Gary Anzalone, chairman of the Long Island chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and a principal at Precision Signs in Amityville, N.Y. This includes bleach and ammonia-based products, he said.

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