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		<title>Five Ways Businesses Benefit from Going Green</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Save money
It simply isn’t true that going green is going to break the bank. Companies adopting green practices save real money applied directly to their bottom line by taking steps to run a cleaner ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-223" title="Green Business" src="http://theiowagreenteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/green-business-150x150.jpg" alt="Green Business" width="150" height="150" />1. Save money</strong></p>
<p>It simply isn’t true that going green is going to break the bank. Companies adopting green practices save real money applied directly to their bottom line by taking steps to run a cleaner and more efficient business. New practices that evaluate and reduce energy, water, materials, waste and other inputs result in quantifiable savings now and in the future.</p>
<p><strong>2. A competitive advantage</strong></p>
<p>Statistics show that customers, consumers and businesses alike are more inclined to purchase and partner with established green businesses. Customer loyalty to such businesses is reaching an all-time high.</p>
<p><strong>3. Increase efficiencies</strong></p>
<p>Analyzing your business from top to bottom with an eye toward building a greener and sustainable operation fosters an overall culture of waste elimination among both employees and management if implemented properly.</p>
<p><strong>4. Improve local economies</strong></p>
<p>Buying and recycling locally not only can reduce your carbon footprint, it also helps local economies by creating jobs that retain young job seekers and in turn creating stronger and more sustainable communities.</p>
<p><strong>5. Employee motivation and wellness</strong></p>
<p>Introducing a green business culture can have a positive measurable effect on your employee’s motivation, morale and wellness. Employees respect efforts to improve indoor quality, reduce waste and eliminate environmental toxins. This provides a healthier work environment and allows you to attract and retain employees who share your values and commitment.</p>
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		<title>It Takes a Team to Go Green</title>
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IS YOUR BUSINESS AWARE AND PREPARED?
(We’ll help you…)
The path to sustainability for businesses and organizations is a new one and we have positioned ourselves to become your trusted one-stop resource for helping you integrate strategic and cost ...]]></description>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-476" title="Green-Revolution2" src="http://theiowagreenteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Green-Revolution2-300x173.jpg" alt="Green-Revolution2" width="300" height="173" />IS YOUR BUSINESS AWARE AND PREPARED?<br />
</strong>(We’ll help you…)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The path to sustainability for businesses and organizations is a new one and we have positioned ourselves to become your trusted one-stop resource for helping you integrate strategic and cost effective environmental responsibilities into your operations.</p>
<p>The Iowa Green Team is focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive platform of education, awareness, professional services and programs that focus on helping your business succeed in our green economy. </p>
<p>Some of the areas we provide assistance on are listed below, but please keep in mind this is not complete as this is a very fluid field that is changing quickly and with that comes new challenges and opportunities.</p>
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<li>Coaching or creating your internal Green Team</li>
<li>Efficiency &amp; cost savings recommendations for your organization in a systematic approach you choose
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<li>Education and Awareness</li>
<li>Energy Usage</li>
<li>Water Usage</li>
<li>Waste and Recycling</li>
<li>Computing and Office Supplies</li>
<li>Green Supply Chain</li>
<li>Pollution Prevention and Wellness</li>
<li>Products and Services Design</li>
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<li>Teach sustainability awareness &amp; advantages to your leaders and staff</li>
<li>Assist with creating new Green products and services for your business model</li>
<li>Green certifications for your business</li>
<li>Special financing options for Green expenditures</li>
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<p>We hope you become part of our team this year as we work together in building a brighter and greener future together. There is no better time than now to start making positive change! Call 319-654-4313 or drop us an <a href="mailto:info@theiowagreenteam.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">e-mail</span></a> anytime for a <strong>FREE</strong> green business consultation about how we can might work together based on your unique needs and goals.<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-287" title="article-spacer" src="http://74.200.216.68/~theiowag/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/article-spacer1.gif" alt="article-spacer" width="568" height="31" /></p>
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