Eco-Friendly Home Businesses

Ecologically correct business is all the rage—everyone seems to be considered with making a lighter footprint on the planet. Are there ways that you can modify your home-based business to make it more ecologically friendly? So what does it mean to be eco-friendly? Does it mean that you use less water and packing materials? (sometimes) Does it mean less electricity and green-friendly products? (sometimes) Does it mean that you recycle your paper products? (maybe) The truth is, there are all sorts of ways that you can make your business more eco-friendly and things you can do that run the spectrum … Continue reading

Going Green—Part 1: What is A Green Home?

When my friend asked me if I would like to tour a “green house” with her I gave her a puzzled look. After all, she knew I was in the midst of winterizing my yard. Then I thought perhaps she wanted to spruce up her home with some potted plants so I agreed. When she told me tickets to tour this “green house” would run about $10 I knew there was something I was missing. Turns out this “green house” is actually a “green home.” A building made of ecologically correct material. I took the bait and we toured the … Continue reading