4. Forget the bottled water
Bottled water is one of the most harmful environmental products out there. Americans toss nearly 40 million plastic bottles per year, stuffing our landfills with waste that won’t even begin to decompose for at least seven years.
Even worse? It takes millions of gallons of oil to produce the number of plastic bottles bought by Americans each year, making bottled water a serious contributor to our carbon footprint.
So instead of stocking the break room fridge with plastic, give personalized water bottles as gifts to employees, encouraging them to ditch their plastic bottle habit.
5. Buy in bulk
It may be more expensive up front, but buying food and office supplies in bulk cuts down on packaging waste and reduces pollution caused by shipping and production. Bulk purchases also save you tons of cash in the long run.
With a minimum of conscious effort on your part, you’ll be able to reduce your small business’s environmental impact and go green in a way that sustains the health of the planet.
What steps has your small business taken to go green?