Green Resources


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Conservation
Clean water is essential to keep a thriving community thriving. Residents and businesses alike have a large role to play in conserving and protecting Indianapolis' drinking water. Get started.>

Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency means delivering the same service with less energy. With energy costs on the rise, this is good for the environment and the financial success of your business.
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Recycling
After reducing the amount of paper, plastic, metal, etc. used in your business, and reusing what you can, be sure to recycle the many items in your business' waste that can be saved from the landfill. Get started.>

Purchasing
Green purchasing means buying products that have a lower impact on the environment and are better for your employees' health. Businesses that buy green are better able to meet their environmental goals, have improved workplace health, and help support the increased availability of green products in the marketplace. Get started.>

Green Transportation
The economic and environmental costs of transportation can be high for your business and your employees. There are many ways to lessen the impact of your business' transportation choices, including greening your company fleet, providing commuting alternatives and flexible work hours to employees, educating employees about green driving practices, and greening your company's out-of-town travel. Get started.>

Waste Reduction & Prevention
Every business generates some waste, but how your business handles its waste has a big impact on the environment - and on your company's bottom line. Get started.>

I want to commend you on establishing a structured program that encourages environmentally sustainable economic development. We at Indiana Wildlife Federation are supportive of many of the practices that you propose in the Green Business Initiative.