By using HR to promote your green credentials you will attract more job candidates who are eager to take an active part in developing and implementing more initiatives to support sustainability. You will also retain more employees who want to promote your corporate vision for maintaining excellent environmental business practices.
It has become increasingly common […]
As companies with a sustainability mission, we often find that building, and maintaining, a brand image that is persistent with customers but also congruous with our core values can be a challenge. After all, much of marketing is about getting your message in front of people as often as possible. And what that often means […]
Gone are the days when having a green office was adopted only by a handful of concerned businesses. Today you find that there are many small and big companies that are working towards a greener office by doing things like reducing waste. And why not? By having an environmentally friendly office you’re only […]
The world is going green as men and women are showing bigger interest in the eco-friendly industry. Being green is no longer a subject that is limited to specific groups of people. It’s gaining wide popularity, which is why it presents a good opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to be a part of the […]
Video conferencing is today used by both small and big businesses for multiple purposes. However, over the last few years, video conferencing is in the spotlight for another reason: for being eco-friendly. That’s right, the green benefits of video conferencing cannot be ignored. Mainly because video conferences happen to be a “greener alternative” […]
Let’s face it – trade shows are known for the amount of unnecessary waste that they create. Right from the many food samples to those huge number of promotional items – it is a real mess that is not doing any good for the environment. Going green is definitely something that you […]
In our latest installment in our marketing green category, we take a look at using promotional gifts to market your company. We at GreenBusinessOwner.com have been doing this for years, and we love the results. We’ve printed our logo and brand name on reusable coffee mugs, stainless steel water bottles, and reusable cloth […]
Sustainable food has been described as the gateway to the green economy. What that means is that people may first have sustainability enter their mindset because of something in their food. It may be something they learn, something they taste or experience, or something that forces them to change their diets, like […]
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