Welcome to Sustain Small Biz!

What is ecological sustainability?

Ecological sustainability is about considering the environment's resources and balancing those resources for current use and the use of future generations. Some of the most common sustainability practices are Recycling, Green Products, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. 

Why be sustainable?

Being sustainable helps both the environment and your business. Often times, the natural capital or assets (clear air and water, forests, land) is not considered when developing businesses. By implementing sustainability practices, we can use environmental resources more efficiently and can reduce costs for the bottom line.

Myths About Sustainability

1. Going green is too expensive for small businesses.

Not all sustainability practices are prohibitively expensive. In fact, many businesses find that they SAVE money by "going green." Using renewable resources is often less expensive than non-renewable resources. Becoming energy efficient can be as simple as purchasing a $15  power surge strip that protects your equipment and saves you money (Small Business AOL).

2. My company is too small to make an impact on the environment.

Two-thirds of innovations come from small businesses.  [Small businesses represent 99.7% of employer firms] (Small Business Administration). If small businesses take the lead in going green, a significant impact can be made.