I was in two minds to put this in the Business forum but thought there would be more ideas here...
I have two businesses and was hoping you could suggest how to make them green companies. How do you go about making yourself carbon neutral? I have seen some companies emails with the carbon footprint logo on etc. What seals of approval are available to companies?
One business is office based and the other an online shop (see sig for more info) so they are two very different types.
What can I do to maximise the 'green-ess' of them so I can a. help the environment and b. show clients and customers that they should use us because of this!?
Any suggestions would be great.
Hello Caveman
Im not an expert in this! But I'd say maybe using re-cycled/re-conditioned canvases for your lovely art work if possible would be a great start...maybe eco-paints too?(if possible)
Also just things like keeping paper use to a minimum by sending clients your business ideas only by email or disc rather than paper?
Using renewable source energy which you can get from most suppliers now for your office?
Just a few small ideas
Love
Anna
Thanks Anna
I will certainly check with my suppliers as to what they can do their end with canvas and the wooden frames. I have already converted my local printer to use vegetable based inks on his presses. Turns out they are no more expensive than normal inks!
Electricity suppliers is a good idea. I see that EON advertised a lot on telly lately so will look into them.
At the design studio I used to have a big impressive proofing machine for jobs but sold it on ebay around a year ago as I realised it was hardly getting used anymore as pdf proofs keep most clients happy.
Anymore ideas anyone?
Hello again
vegetable inks thats great!
If you go to www.uswitch.com you can do an electicity and gas green search most providers have green options now there are lots of different options...
You could also get energy saving lightbulbs and only use natural cleaning products like ecover...
Hope all goes well:)
Anna
I like using ecover products in my Centre. handwash, washing up liquid, toilet cleaner, that kind of thing. tesco and Asda now also look like they're bringing out their own range
Might be worth a look, as they are easily accessible products