Overrated Small Business: 'Green' Businesses

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George Brigliadoro of NJ @ Aug 16, 2009 18:10:26 PM

You First, Sir

with some research you shall end up with the fact that some states in the US genarate pollutants more than Canada does from coast to coast.

Hani Yasin @ Jul 24, 2009 17:59:29 PM

Solar is for lovers

I don't think that too many people believe that global warming and its resultant effects are a hoax. And that includes many who were previous skeptics. Regardless of your beliefs, some states such as NJ, combined with the federal stimulus policy, have created incentives which make converting to solar an unbeatable investment opportunity. I can structure an investment in solar that not only satisfies an environmental need, but will show a high rate of return and a short capital recoup time. I dare anyone in NJ to find any passive investment today that will come close to the guranteed returns realized from a conversion to solar.

If you love mother earth, and love money too, investigate solar with me. What do I love? The kind of win-win-win situation that a conversion to solar offers.

Steve Rubinstein of NJ @ Apr 14, 2009 16:29:16 PM

Going Green- We have to start somewhere

I admit. I too have jumped on the green bandwagon recently, but for a good reason. The brighter side ( if any) of the economic recession is that it is helping households watch how they spend their money, especially on food and consumables. Families are learning that less is more and often locally grown produce is much cheaper and better than canned or frozen goods.

Green businesses that can deliver products that are on par with their non-green competitors will fare well in the marketplace. While those who believe being "green" means that they can charge more for their product will have a limited audience.

I also agree that businesses that can save households money on energy cost while going green is the best place to start.

Belinda Waters of GA @ Feb 05, 2009 10:37:15 AM

You First, Sir

Tell the Chinese, India, and Brazil to get on board the "Green Gravy Train" and I'll start to believe in this green hoax. Why do you think we did not sign the Kyoto Protocol? Because the Chinese said "screw you damn Yankee."

Americans and the Europeans seem to be the only followers of Al Gore's climate change cult. The rest of the world is laughing at us.

Def2hucksters of TX @ Jan 23, 2009 14:26:06 PM

Going Green with Melaleuca

I recently started using Melaleuca products which are eco-friendly and help save the environment in a few ways.

You can order certain products to be delivered to your door, so you are not running around for one thing at a time. Also, these products are concentrated so you don't use so many bottles and make the recycling bins runneth over.

The price is right when compared to grocery/dept. stores since it is a concentrated product.

Also, the company does give back to both the customers and the business owners that join them.

It is safer than using so many of the harsh chemicals in some of todays products.

Check it out for yourself! We all have to decide for ourselves how we can help the economy and the environment.

Dawn T of WI @ Jan 06, 2009 10:55:54 AM

Why Green is OverRated - Not.

It's true that while a vast majority of consumers say they will buy green, they don't always do so. While a portion of the market values green for its own sake and is willing to pay a premium to do the right thing, most people are looking for products that work and are at the right price. Price matters now more than ever, and for green products to go mainstream they have to be great products at the right price that also happen to be green.

That said, this doesn't mean green businesses are overrated. There is an assumption here, and in many place, that green products are more expensive. This is increasingly not the case. The opportunity remains huge for those who can provide products that work, that can compete on price, and that also just happen to be better for the environment than the alternatives. Nobody hates the planet - consumers will buy green products every time when businesses make green the factor that seals the deal.

There is also the immediate opportunity for those who can help businesses and consumers waste less energy and other resources. That alone is huge, running through millions of homes across the US.

Glenn Croston of CA @ Jan 01, 2009 19:32:38 PM

Leading Green vs Going Green

Going Green is more about following than leading. These are the little things you can do that may eventually add up to changes that matter. Some of this will stick and some won't.

Leading Green is what is needed to create the shifts in thinking first that then accelerate the changes in behavior that will make a difference. There all all kinds of ways to determine cost. In this economy most people are thinking short term. Can you blame them? When we turn the corner, the opportunity to consider more sustainable changes that pay off in the long run will be what lead us into a direction that is truly green and that will have lasting effects that make a difference - and stick.

Jeff Korhan

Jeff Korhan of IL @ Dec 27, 2008 08:45:25 AM