Abrams: 7 ways to go green in your small business

I have read a news on the USA today before, and it was about how the small businesses can be more greener. That would make them reduce the waste of the energy ,and make more profits.

There are 7 good ways to make the companies greener that are as follows:

1. Go after waste aggressively: Examine every aspect of your business to be more efficient, use fewer resources, and cut waste.
   
   
2. Reduce commutes: The biggest energy consumption comes before anyone even arrives at the office, so the boss could let the employees to go to work by bikes or take buses…etc.
   
   
3. Reduce "vampire" energy drain: Turn equipment fully off before you leave every night.
   
   
4. Bring lunch: Make it easy for yourself and employees to eat at work instead of driving to a nearby restaurant or fast-food outlet.
   
   
5. Go to the cloud: Internet-based rather than on-premise software applications can be green.
   
   
6. Use environmentally friendly products: Choose recycled and nontoxic products whenever possible.
   
   
7. Buy a hybrid or electric car or truck: Make energy efficiency a priority, and the gasoline is cheaper than other trucks.

According to this article, it is the trend to be greener for some small businesses, and not just keep pursuing profits anymore. The businesses also care about fame and environments in today's world. It's wise to It'sreen in the business regardless of the political or environmental philosophy because that could win a lot of respect and support and a good reputation. Therefore, going greener is an excellent strategy for running a business.