Small Business and the Environment

Oct 27, 2003

Small business and the environment – List of helpful resources

NSBA Going Green Resource – Quick and easy money-saving tips from NSBA that will help you increase efficiency and your bottom line.

Energy Efficiency for Small Business – Compiled by the Association of Small Business Development Centers and American Public Power Corporation, this guide will help you save money while doing something good for the environment.

Energy Star for Small Business Program – Managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, this program is on the forefront of helping small businesses increase energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.

EPA Small Business Assistance – Through their Web site, EPA has compiled a list of helpful resources to help you navigate the complex rules and regulations, and keep you in compliance.

Green Gazelles – Look at the various success stories and best practices of these rapidly-growing, economically-sound, environmentally-friendly entrepreneurs that are changing the face of small business and environmentalism.

GreenBiz.Com – From energy-saving basics to in-depth analysis on green business in exporting and manufacturing, this Web site aims to bring environmentally-friendly practices to main-stream small businesses.

SB Connections – An on-line networking community hosted through SustainableBusiness.Com. Helps businesses looking to partner, secure financing and learn about new contracts, and has a variety of other resources available.