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Think Green for Business and Our Environment

May 22nd, 2007 at 02:03pm Lorie Obernauer

I read an article in Yahoo Finance about a pizza restaurant that uses electric carts for deliveries to customers. The owners of this restaurant believe that they have a responsibility to protect our environment while they engage in the business they love. “Galactic Pizza emphasizes environmental sustainability and protection in its business practices, uses organic and locally grown ingredients when possible, and donates a small portion of its profit to hunger relief and other charities.”

According to this article, “more small business owners are finding ways to achieve social good through their practices.” These days, as more and more people are becoming concerned about our environment, savvy business owners might consider how they can promote “good causes” while promoting their businesses.

Check out JustGive.org, a web site that lists hundreds of charities that address the environmental issues and problems that we face today. Work with other business owners in your neighborhood to plan a “Think Green” promotion where a portion of purchases are donated to environmental charities of your choice. Let customers choose the charity they’d like to support. Get your local Chamber of Commerce involved in your efforts. Ask your local library to set up an information center where people can learn more about environmental issues that we face.

Please share your ideas for a “Think Green” promotion.

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