5 Ways Your Business Will Save Money By Going Green

Lizzie Weakley

September 30, 2014

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The next phase of technology is the creation of environmentally-friendly products. More people are seeing the importance of water and energy conservation. Many entrepreneurs are recycling and buying only green appliances. More serious entrepreneurs are constructing buildings that only run on solar power. There are 5 easy ways to help your business go green and save money at the same time.

1. Replace Old Appliances

There is no reason to keep using the same, old, clunky, energy-wasting appliances around the office. There are numerous appliances that come with the Energy Star labels. Replace the fridge, dishwasher, air conditioner and other machines that are wasting too much energy.

2. Get an Education in Green Building

Anyone who is dead serious about conservation will gain an education in green building. Green architecture is designed to preserve the clean air and water that surrounds businesses. Green builders avoid using nonrenewable resources and come up with cleaner solutions. With a green building degree, you know all about construction materials and energy efficiency.

3. Replace the Toilet

Save thousands of dollars when you fix leaks in the toilet. You could have a toilet that has leaked for months without you knowing. You could have people who simply flush too much or flush down the wrong things. A dual flush toilet is a low-flow model that is well liked.

4. Replace the Light Fixtures

Replace your old, bulky light fixtures with slimmer and brighter ones. Run energy-efficient lights for as long as you run the regular ones, but the only difference is that you save money. During the day, keep the windows open to allow in natural light.

5. Use Faucet Aerators

Save money on the water bill when you install a faucet aerator. This device mixes air and water to reduce the flow into the sink. Since the water pressure is the same, the flow does not seem like it has changed. Anyone can afford an aerator, install it and use it easily. Save hundreds of gallons per month and cut your water bills in half.

There are many benefits that come from making your business green. One major benefit is saving money on bills. By installing an aerator, save hundreds to thousands of dollars every month. There are far more complex ways to go green. You could make a warehouse or office building using only green construction materials. There are even grants made for businesses that are using green technologies. Consider the wide range of options that help environmentally-conscious businesspeople.