Kicking things off with one of our lightest green tips, don’t forget to keep your reusable bags in your car! Life is busy and small details like this are easily, repeatedly, overlooked. So, you end up with a closet full of reusable bags that never make it to your car. By taking an extra minute to put your reusable shopping bags back in the car after putting away groceries, you can cut down on your consumption of these totes by extending their life for years to come. It can even save you some money, since you’ll stop needing to buy extra bags whenever you shop! If you’re at home and have a minute, why not move those bags to your car right now? And follow along for more 50 Shades of Green from the GBC!
Welcome To "50 Shades of Green"!
Living a sustainable life and running a sustainable business can feel like monumental tasks, so we’re here to make it easier with our newest series, 50 Shades of Green! Every week we’ll be posting sustainable living and business tips, ranging from light green easy-peasy stuff, to the darkest green deep life/business changes for those ready to go hardcore with sustainability. It can seem difficult to see the benefits in taking actions, but focusing on sustainability can improve health, reduce operating costs, and increase resiliency, all while reducing environmental impact. This is the triple bottom line of sustainability: people, planet, prosperity. So, follow along with our 50 Shades of Green series on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook, or keep following along right here at greenbuildingcenter.com to start living a more eco-friendly life today!