Own a Business? Help Save the Planet.

The environment is being damaged by human activity, particularly manufacturing and corporate activity. The sheer extent to which human can be blamed for this can be debated, as can the immediacy of the danger the effects will have on us. But human-produced environmental damage is occurring, and it’s up to us to help prevent more problems developing.

A lot of the responsibility falls not on individuals, exactly, but on entities that are made up of many people – and yes, that does mean businesses. This is probably something you’ve already heard, and you’ve probably already seen a lot of the related advice. Don’t use more electricity than you have to. Print on both sides of a piece of paper, if you have to print at all. Don’t leave taps running pointlessly. Buy more efficient equipment – that sort of thing. The problem is that this merely limits the amount of environmental damage occurring, instead of actively taking part in the fight against that damage. Yes, it’s admirable, and should be done. But what if you want your business to do more for the environment?

We’re going to take a look at some of the ways in which you can take your concern for the environment to the next level on behalf of your business. Not only will these things help the environment, but they’ll also increase your standing in the eyes of potential consumers. You’ll look like the good guys, basically. That’s not the only reason you should help save the planet, of course – but it’s a pretty compelling reason, right?

Fund and promote

There are a lot of businesses out there whose business it is to research and prevent environmental damage. Just because that isn’t your business exactly, it doesn’t mean you can’t help them out! The easiest thing to do here is promote their work by sharing their content on social media or even creating your own content that promotes the good work they’re doing. The more people who are aware of these businesses, the more likely it is they’ll receive volunteers and financial aid. Many of these organizations are nonprofit and require funding from others – so you could consider donating some of your profits to such causes.

Dealing with waste

Food and water waste is rife in pretty much any business, but there are always ways in which you can use these to actually give back to the environment, instead of simply avoiding waste as much as possible. Proper wastewater management can help water waste be used for new purposes such as irrigation. If you have leftover or waste food, then consider making sure it’s disposed of in specialist containers which can then be given to food waste companies who can then turn it into compost to help forests thrive.

Participating in charity events

Charities often hold events that help spread awareness and gain funding through competitions, tickets, and the like. While these can have great net effects for charities, their overall benefits are often dented somewhat by the costs of setting up and maintaining such events. But other businesses can get involved to help offset these costs. For example, if you own a catering company, you may consider serving food at the event without charging them. (This can also be great advertising for your business… again, not the only reason you should do it, but still!)