The sneakers sold out instantly, and Adidas is set to make a billion dollars from another production run of five million pairs. Going green has several other benefits for companies. These include tax credits and incentives, improved efficiency, healthier workplaces, and cost savings — for instance by printing less, turning lights off in unused rooms and refilling ink cartridges.
Reusing items also reduces waste from plastic packaging. This month , countries not including the U. The impacts of this continuing trend will trickle down to businesses as countries struggle to deal with waste.
Every business can do its share. The coffee sleeve plant, run by Mesmerize in Nevada, produces more than million customized coffee cup sleeves annually and recycles up to tons of paper, cardboard and plastic every year. Pretty much everything that enters or leaves the building is either finished goods or recycled, Gibson says. The Sands Las Vegas Corporation chooses vendors like Hewlett Packard and General Electric because they too follow aggressive sustainability guidelines.
Interview your vendors to find out about their sustainability efforts. If you use a printer, ask if they use recycled paper. Look for companies that use energy efficient vehicles and manufacturing plants that have practices in place to reduce their carbon footprint.
Consider that healthy, energetic employees will be more creative and productive. Help to keep your team healthy by creating a safe, non-toxic environment. Serve sustainable brain food at meetings: nuts, organic fruits and vegetables, and even dark chocolate all play a role in maintaining mental acuity. Cause-driven programs are excellent for your image and public relations; and it feels good to support something that is meaningful and far reaching. Adopt a green cause and do an annual fundraising event.
There are all sorts of conservation campaigns you can participate in, from planting trees to raising funds for environmental studies scholarships.
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Hybrid and electric cars are popular for consumers, but it can be difficult to find something similar for large transport. Fortunately, companies are working on that. Both diesel wheelers and trains are getting makeovers with some companies. Wal-Mart is stepping up with hybrid wheelers , and General Electric is changing the locomotive industry with hybrid trains that can carry a ton of freight for miles on a single gallon of fuel.
You do not have to depend just on the farmers market to support local business. Nike has created a line of sneakers made with locally sourced materials called Considered.
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