Green is Not Just Earth Friendly, It's Good Business

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Recycling is Good for Business

Recycling had become the standard to meet not just at home, but in business. And many businesses are finding that recycling is not just the right thing to do to , it is also good for business. How can you save money with recycling and earn more customers and accounts? Here are some ideas for you.

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From The Blue Bag 

Recycling is Their Business

It's Earth Day year round at the From the Blue Bag office and studio, ever since Deby Cowdin, decided to start a business that focused on using her art to creatively convey the importance of recycling to everyone.

The company began with one product, a flattened wine bottle cheese tray that was an improvement on an existing concept that Deby had seen at a friend's house. But the line expanded and business really took off when the food functional serving trays and dishes were developed with a little help from the ingenuity of husband Scott. All of the items in From The Blue Bag's current product line are food functional, meaning they are freezer, oven and dishwasher safe.

From the Blue Bag obtains their materials by engaging local bars and restaurants to join in its bottle recycling program. The company provides a collection receptacle and comes to empty it once a week. They also encourage these companies to recycle their stryofoam peanuts and bubble wrap, both of which do not biodegrade in a landfill.

The gift industry is constantly looking for new and innovative gifts. The green movement is spreading so rapidly some couples have even planned their weddings with completely environmentally aware products and services. From the Blue Bag filled this gift niche by investing in equipment that can laser etch an invitation right onto a bottle. They can also personalize any of their other products.

Who knew trash would be in Deby's future? She sure didn't. From the Blue Bag sells in 35 stores across the US and has shipped products all over the world.

Brooke Cowdin

Freelance Writer



From The Blue Bag's new Destination Wedding Bottle.

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Recycled Bottle Dishware 

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Companies That Have Used Green to Their Advantage 

This is a great book for ideas on how some companies have learned to use the green movement to their advantage.

Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage

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Green Business Resources 

Here is a list of resources on the greening of business and benefits. This is only a starting place, but there is lots of good information here.

Naturally Successful: Entrepreneurship that redefines the bottom line

Naturally Successful: Entrepreneurship that redefines the bottom line

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Architecture to Zucchini: The people, companies and organizations pioneering sustainability

Architecture to Zucchini: The people, companies and organizations pioneering sustainability

A two-hour, 12 segment educational video on the pr more...0 points

The Green Marketing Manifesto by John Grant

The Green Marketing Manifesto by John Grant

We are currently eating, sleeping and breathing a more...0 points

Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money through Environment Friendly Stocks by Jack Uldrich

Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money through Environment Friendly Stocks by Jack Uldrich

You can make money and be socially responsible. In more...0 points

Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business: The Story of Clif Bar & Co. by Gary Erickson

Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business: The Story of Clif Bar & Co. by Gary Erickson

In April of 2000, Gary Erickson turned down a $120 more...0 points

Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation by Jacquelyn A. Ottman

Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation by Jacquelyn A. Ottman

Hailed as "definitive text on the subject&quo more...0 points

Greening Your Office: From Cupboard to Corporation, An A-Z Guide (The Chelsea Green Guides) by Jon Clift, Amanda Cuthbert

Greening Your Office: From Cupboard to Corporation, An A-Z Guide (The Chelsea Green Guides) by Jon Clift, Amanda Cuthbert

An alphabetical guide (A-Z) to energy and resource more...0 points

Green Gone Wild: Elevating Nature Above Human Rights by M. David Stirling

Green Gone Wild: Elevating Nature Above Human Rights by M. David Stirling

Green Gone Wild takes an in depth look at governme more...0 points

Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise: The Interface Model by Ray Anderson

Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise: The Interface Model by Ray Anderson

In 1991, Chelsea Green published Beyond the Limits more...0 points

True Green at Work: 100 Ways You Can Make the Environment Your Business by Kim Mckay, Jenny Bonnin, Tim Wallace

True Green at Work: 100 Ways You Can Make the Environment Your Business by Kim Mckay, Jenny Bonnin, Tim Wallace

Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to more...0 points

The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook: When it All Comes Together

The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook: When it All Comes Together

Building an organization's commitment to sustaina more...0 points

Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment by A. Bronwyn Llewellyn

Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment by A. Bronwyn Llewellyn

You're interested in going green and, lucky for yo more...0 points

Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on Green Chip Stocks (Angel Series) by Jeff Siegel, Chris Nelder, Nick Hodge

Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on Green Chip Stocks (Angel Series) by Jeff Siegel, Chris Nelder, Nick Hodge

An expert in the area of renewable energy shares h more...0 points

The Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line (Conscientious Commerce) by Bob Willard

The Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line (Conscientious Commerce) by Bob Willard

Corporations are under increasing pressure from cu more...0 points

Shaklee Corporation 

From Shaklee.com

We're Shaklee Corporation
As the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we've been making people healthier for over 50 years. And we've made it part of our job to make the planet healthier along the way.

We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word. In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever. And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral%u2122 certification and totally offset our CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.

We do what we do because we think it's essential to do our small part as part of the movement to make people and the planet healthier. In doing so, we believe each of our contributions put together will create the major change we wish to see in the
world.

We're about Living
In Harmony with Nature



True words. Spoken in the age of machines and plastic.
Following Dr. Shaklee's advice, we draw from the wisdom of nature in everything we do.

What that means is we make products from the purest natural ingredients. And we take stringent measures to keep out pesticides, contaminants, and other unnatural things that simply don't belong there. But just as important as what we take from nature is what we don't take.

Our company was the first in the world to be Climate Neutral%u2122, which means we operate with a net zero impact on the earth.

Our world headquarters is a renowned model of environmental responsibility. We make products that are gentle on the planet. And we do not test on animals.

Ever since Shaklee was founded, we've been following the laws of nature. So far, we've never gone wrong.
Sometimes, you do things because they're good for business.
And sometimes, you do things just because you should.

Among these are our campaign to plant a million trees. Our sponsorship of three North Pole expeditions to measure the impact of global warming. Our donation of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, used on board Jacques Cousteau's research vessels. Our donation of vitamins and nutrition drinks to undernourished children and earthquake victims. Our support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals to promote human rights and end poverty. Our partnership with Dr. Wangari Maathai, the first Nobel Peace laureate recognized for environmental work. Our official sponsorship of Earth Day. Our donation of almost half a million dollars to U.S. hurricane relief. Our annual giving that has topped $3 million.

The list goes on.

And so does our commitment to doing what's right simply because it is.



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The Shaklee Credo

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