Green is no longer synonymous with envy. Now, going green is a matter of pride for every small and big businesses.
Going green is in vogue these days! A survey conducted by Ernst and young recently showed that companies worldwide are likely to spend 70 per cent more to fight the adverse effects of climate change by 2012.
According to the survey, which had respondents from 16 countries including India, China, the US and the UK, despite regulatory uncertainty on the climate change, companies want to take action because they perceive it as a business issue and an opportunity to generate new wealth. The trend has given birth to new products and services and savings through enhanced efficiency.
The opportunity for both, existing organisations going green and new organisations coming in to take up the responsibility of assisting people in going green are immense.
Going green does not require huge investment. Small business can be just as competitive in this race as big ones. In fact, it is easier for small organisations like home-based offices or small manufacturing companies, to go green rather than the big corporate houses. Start small. Here are some tips to go green without burning a hole in your pocket:
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