Sustainability Is for Everyone

Creating and implementing a new sustainability program can be daunting—where to start?

This book is a roadmap for the ABCs of starting a sustainability program for your business. There's no better time to start than now (no matter how long you've been in business). Designed to be a practical tool for any professional, this guide provides a hands-on approach to implementing programs and practices including referencing real-world examples. Whether your business is public, private, government, non-profit, etc., and regardless of its size, you can discover meaningful ways to make any business operations more sustainable. The intent is to create a holistic, integrated, sustainable ecosystem that is both impactful and inclusive. The ideas offered within this book include:

-How to outline practical steps
-Suggestions to create a comprehensive program
-Engaging both senior executives and employees in your efforts
-Building momentum for your efforts
-Creating a sustainability mission statement
-Developing a waste management program
-Measuring your carbon footprint
-Folding practices into your employee training
-Using sustainability in your marketing and public relations
-Green facilities and ways to achieve this
-How to create green products and practices
-Thinking outside the box for events, daily consumables, and more
-Resources for further reading and development