Posted by Lenette DeLoatch On March - 20 - 2009
- Buy a green fleet- if you need a new company car try and buy a hybrid-Benefits IRS has dozens of hybrid vehicles that qualify for a tax credit up to $3,400.
- Replacing old appliances with “energy stars”-you can simply achieve this by upgrading your lighting system, use compact florescent lights and high-efficiency light bulbs. Visit www.energystar.gov for more information
- Recycle, reduce and reuse-establish a recycling program for paper, computers and other office equipment. In addition, where possible buy recycled paper and other office supplies. Visit www.EARTH911.com to find out how to recycle your old computers by (State and City).
- Switch to renewable or high efficiency heating and cooling systems – this could be costly for new installation, but if your business requires repair or replacement, install high-efficiency units. PA doe offer tax rebates and other incentives available.
- Eat food grown locally – here’s the fact; our food travels an average of over $1500 miles to get to our plates. Think about it. Starting today you can begin to support local agriculture and help reduce green house gases emitted by trucks used to transport food by supporting our locally grown farmers markets.