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Earth Day - Take Action!
In celebration of Earth Day, Business.gov is helping small business owners save money while protecting the environment.
From changing a light blub and using recyclable products to installing energy efficient equipment and systems, every business can make simple changes that save energy costs and natural resources.
The Business.gov team has put together the following resources to help you Green Up Your Business!
Become Energy Efficient
The Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency includes tips, advice, and resources to help you save on energy costs: from energy saving tips to information on grants, loans and incentives available for making energy efficient upgrades to your facilities.
Adopt Green Business Practices
Becoming a green business means making changes across your organization.
The Green Business Guide provides a wealth of resources that offer everything from creating an environmental management plan to learning from successful green businesses:
- Develop an Environmental Management Plan
- Comply with Environmental Regulations
- Develop Green Products
- Market and Grow Your Green Business
- Reuse, Reduce and Recycle Waste
- Explore Green Commuting Options
- Learn about Successful Green Businesses
In addition, the following Small Business Guides include special highlights to help you green your business:
- Starting a Green Business - Start an Eco-Friendly Business
- Advertising and Marketing - How to Make Environmental Claims
- Finance - Going Green Makes $ense
- Financing Your Business - Environmental Grants and Loans
- Licenses and Permits - Do You Need an Environmental Permit?
- Taxes - Tax Deductions for Energy Efficiency
- Home Based Businesses - Greening Your Home Office
- Non Profit Organizations - Green Opportunities for Non Profits
- Self-Employment - Run an Eco-Friendly Business
