While the primary purpose of green business practices is to protect the environment, I find that my company's green initiative positively influences employee behavior, productivity and efficiency.

As the sole stockholder of a private enterprise I realize my business has limited resources and that I need to effectively communicate this idea to my team.  As I walk through our office my eyes wander and I sometimes cringe as see waste in various forms - time, energy or tangible property.  "I may as well throw $500 out of my office window!", is my exact thought at the time.  While I could confront the offender and create a lot of negative energy among our staff (I did this a lot in my younger years), it is far more positive to communicate company efficiency and productivity via our green initiative.

During weekly staff meetings I like to address the subject of our green office habits by emphasizing the importance of recycling, turning computers off when not in use and avoid printing, when possible.  Yes I speak of the impact of the environment but my message is also translated to mean - waste takes money out of my wallet!

By implementing green practices in your office you can help the environment and your bottom-line.

Patrick G. Thompson, CPCU is President of Green Business Insurance, Inc.
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