Earth Day 2024 – Adding Everyday Sustainability Practices to Your Business

Earth Day is quickly approaching and this year’s focus is plastics. The use of plastics for packaging and bottles causes excessive waste and poses harm to drinking water, food, and ocean life. 

Members and patrons of your small business may be familiar with recycling and the need to reduce environmental harm. But Earth Day is more than an occasion to bring awareness to environmentalism. Celebrating Earth Day can be a great way to start sustainable practices for your small business. Sustainability can help save your small business money in the long term.

Three major ways to help your small business become more sustainable include the following:

Reducing Energy Usage

Whether by installing energy-efficient lighting, limiting water usage, installing automated appliances, permitting remote work, or carpooling, even small ways of saving energy can have a major impact on lowering your annual budget. 

Reusing and Recycling

Consider utilizing recycled office supplies like paper and ink cartridges. Implementing paper limits or going paperless can also save your company money. Companies like Annapolis Recycling will actually purchase excess office supplies, toner cartridges, printers, and electronics from small businesses in the DC-Maryland area. 

Certify your Small Business

Depending on the type of small business you own, certifications may be available to indicate to customers and business partners that your company is committed to sustainability. Having an official certification can help your business garner support from other companies committed to providing organic products or environmentally friendly services. 

Earth Day is a great way to educate employees and the general public about the necessity for environmentalism. Methods to reduce waste, conserve energy, and recycle will vary depending on the type of small business you own, the products you sell, or the services you provide. Nonetheless, small changes and sustainability practices can significantly impact your small business. Not only will customers and business partners be aware of your sustainability efforts, they will benefit greatly from your commitment to conservation.

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