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Plenty of people start their own business endeavors<\/a> each year. If you’re one of these people with a great start-up idea, then it’s smart to keep a little focus on green company aspects. More and more consumers say that they want to buy<\/a> from green-minded companies<\/a>, so if you’re not thinking eco-friendly, you may not make as much actual green. Here are some tips for starting a business that’s also focused on green.<\/p>\n

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Don’t greenwash<\/strong>: Keep in mind that consumers aren’t just focused on your goods. You may have green products but if you’re not also walking the talk, i.e. recycling, creating a paper-free office, and so on, consumers may get peeved. Green products and services are nice but true green ethics<\/a> are the major turn on for consumers.<\/p>\n

Get certified:<\/strong> As an individual who reviews green products regularly, I can tell you that certification of both companies and products is something I always look for. Certification backs you up and helps to differentiate your product or service as eco-friendly. Most green businesses go with third party certification<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Look beyond the biggies<\/strong>: Many companies sell green products, recycle company paper, and offset carbon, but many green companies go above and beyond. You need to develop a solid environmental action plan<\/a>. Included should be ideas you have about how you will support eco-organizations and actions in your community.<\/p>\n

Join Green America\u2019s Green Business Network<\/a>:<\/strong> Green America is a very trusted name in green and most of the best green companies are affiliated with them.
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Join up with the EPA<\/strong>: Now, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has some flaws when it comes to the planet for sure, but they also sponsor many industry partnership and stewardship programs<\/a> that focus on helping the environment. You can join up with one or two of them that apply to make your business stand-out.<\/p>\n

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