What It Means To Be "Green" Lately, consumers are seeing more
and more business, services, and products going green.
Environmental awareness and decreasing natural resources have
companies and consumers seeking ways to reduce their
environmental footprint So, what exactly does it mean to be
green? The terms "green" and/or "going green" are increasingly
used to describe products and processes designed or conducted in
way that reduces a negative impact or increases a positive
impact on the environment. Green products put a focus on
sustainability as it relates to resource conservation,
efficiency, and renewable alternatives. An understanding of
sustainability helps us to choose products the meet our present
needs without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs. While going green encompasses many
efforts, some of the more common are: - Conserving natural
resources - Controlling and reducing greenhouse gas emissions -
Reducing waste - Conserving energy and being more energy
efficien