Go Green, Get Green

Conservation is about more than protecting the environment—it’s a smart way to save money and resources. In fact, just installing one low-flow toilet in an office of 10 people can save about 41,000 gallons of water each year, cutting approximately $250 annually from your water bill.*

Going green can also help businesses attract customers. According to a recent Orbitz poll conducted by MarketTool’s Zoomerang polling service, 67 percent of Americans surveyed place importance on the eco-friendliness of a destination when planning a vacation. Yet 51 percent of those individuals feel the tourism industry in the United States is not environmentally friendly.

Last but not least, choosing to use greener methods of doing business will help to protect Nebraska’s land, keeping our state beautiful for those who live here and attracting visitors who help our tourism industry thrive.

It can be as simple as changing the kinds of lightbulbs your business uses, or you can choose to implement a more involved approach. Every little bit helps. Learn about ways your business can incorporate green practices, and then get certified and begin promoting your green business.

* Source: EPA WaterSense water savings calculator at www.epa.gov.