What Are the Benefits of Going Green for Businesses?
Fotolia.com”> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/98/nu/benefits-going-green-businesses_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); “Eco” is starting to equate to smart business economics. The benefits of having a greener business include an increase in worker productivity, saving money on utility bills and increasing the business’ marketing capacity. With all of the government and utility incentives now available for businesses, it only makes financial and environmental sense to take advantage of the opportunities for making your business green. Increase in Worker Productivity According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings that incorporate natural lighting and improve indoor air quality can improve the health and productivity of your team. According to a report by the World Health Organization, sick building syndrome is caused by poor indoor air quality from toxic chemicals given off by furniture and building m