Why online retailers should start seeing green in a whole new way

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There are a lot of reasons why online retailers should start seeing green in a whole new way: Conserving energy and supplying environmentally sound products and services is good for the environment and the bottom line...

Large retailers like Target, Wal-Mart and The Home Depot naturally use a lot of energy and produce a lot of waste. However, they’re taking steps to reduce both by building energy efficient storefronts and reducing waste through aggressive recycling programs...

Smaller etailers can emulate what the big guns are doing on a limited scale simply by making different choices about the products they use and sell, and by focusing on energy efficiency. If you want to make a bigger difference, lobby your favorite association to start a green initiative or get involved with one or more green associations that will happily promote your business...

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