'Going green' can bring many benefits to businesses

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 15, 2012

~~<p>Question: If I have a small business that is struggling just to break even, won't "going green" just mean more expenses without much added revenue?</p>
<p>Answer: Much of the reason for sustainability's popularity is that businesses are increasingly seeing it as a way to save money and get their employees excited about the company. Energy, water and waste are large expenses for many businesses, and sometimes minor adjustments can end up saving money every month without costing much upfront.</p>
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Question: If I have a small business that is struggling just to break even, won't "going green" just mean more expenses without much added revenue?

Answer: Much of the reason for sustainability's popularity is that businesses are increasingly seeing it as a way to save money and get their employees excited about the company. Energy, water and waste are large expenses for many businesses, and sometimes minor adjustments can end up saving money every month without costing much upfront. Login for more...