Ecologically friendly businesses in Lafayette, Indiana, now have the opportunity to show off their credentials through the Clear-Blue-Green certification program, Journal & Courier recently reported.
Established in 2009, the Clear-Blue-Green recognizes businesses in the Greater Lafayette area for their green practices and provides them with certification if they meet a series of eco-friendly standards.
According to Journal & Courier, businesses are evaluated based on water and energy conservation, waste reduction and prevention, purchasing and transportation and employee education.
To date, more than 20 companies have been certified under the program. Businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint can to do by investing in new technology, including energy-saving computers, solar paneling or a mercury-free
business projector.
"[It] is a great way for businesses to not only showcase their green practices but to market themselves and save on operating costs in an every-challenging economy," said Lindsey Payne, who helped coordinate the program.
Green business practices are not only good for the environment, but according to Journal & Courier, they can also improve a company's bottom line by reducing energy and operating costs.
