Will Green Stay Hot as the Economy Cools?

It’s safe to say most people would be hard pressed to remember such a grim economic time as we’re experiencing.  Businesses of all kinds are suffering, and many businesses are cutting back spending on sustainability efforts.

So, the question of the day is, what does the green tinted crystal ball say?  The answer is, of course, it depends.

Some businesses will continue to thrive.  Consumer confidence has plummeted, and even those that don’t need to cut back are reigning in spending on discretionary items.

As with anything, there are two sides of that coin.  For consignment stores, it’s a bonanza, as consumers look at second-hand goods as a way to continue to fulfill their needs while cutting spending substantially.  Those ecopreneurs who decided they wanted to make money by recycling used clothing, sporting goods, printer cartridges, or any number of other goods, the weather is warm and sunny, and the gods of industry are smiling upon them.

There is also tremendous opportunity created by economic downturns.  There are a variety of reasons for this:

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