Green Biz reports in a recent article that small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses in the US and employ half the private sector workforce. Put together that represents a lot of clout - whether you’re talking about lobbying Congress or influencing an environmental movement.
Of course, each small business is its own entity, which means that individuals in these companies have to take on the challenge of making big changes. It’s fun, however, to play the “What if?” game. What if every small business in the US instituted a green procurement policy? Replaced incandescent light bulbs with CFLs? Reduced waste? Increased energy efficiency? Imagine the impact.
Fortunately, there are a number of resources for small companies looking to do their part. The Green Biz article points to the Small Business Environmental Home Page, for example, which links to a phenomenal number of local resources across the country. And EcoLogo can help with your green shopping list for office purchases. Find green products in the categories of:
- Office furniture
- Office paneling
- Office machines and printing cartridges
- Paper products including forms and envelopes
- Pens and pencils
Small business. Big impact.
Posted by Mari in Green office, Green products, Procurement