10 Ways to Effectively Make Your Business Green

Ever wonder how you can effectively make your business a greener one? According to Working.com, there are 10 things every business owner and employee can do in order to achieve that goal.

Reduce the amount of paper you use everyday.
Take advantage of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and low-impact hydro sources.
Utilize fellow employees or public transportation by car pooling, taking the bus, or even walking or riding bikes to the office.
If your company allows it, stay at home and don’t commute at all. Use telecommunication to get your work done every day.
Encourage employees to bring in their own coffee cups or lunch utensils.
Use less Styrofoam, which has been shown to be both an environmental and health hazard.
Make sure to offer your employees an option for recycling.
Incorporate eco-friendly designs and appliances into your new or existing office.
Buy carbon emission offsets for business flights.
When you’re choosing partners in business do your research and pick those who incorporate green into their company as well.