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Every small business leader I know worries about taxes, hiring and a million other things. There’s a lot to juggle and prioritize just to keep your doors open, let alone scale. It may seem overwhelming to add energy efficiency to your plate, but the early days of your small company are the ideal time to start integrating sustainability into your business model.
As someone who once took a break from corporate America and ran my own small business, I know firsthand that being environmentally responsible is doable even when you still have lots of room to grow.
Implementing these recommendations when you’re still the person turning off the lights at the end of the day can create a foundation of environmental awareness you can lean on for generations to come.
1. Making greener choices
The biggest source of…
