Tip #442 - 8 Great Reasons for Retailers to "Go Green"
Dear Tip of the Weeker,
We all know that "going green" is good for the planet, but did you know that it's also really good for your business?
Yep, there are lots of eco-friendly practices that will help you save money, attract customers, reduce employee illness, and improve your marketing efforts. That's what I call a win-win!
This week's Tip is Reason #3 from the NEW article I just posted on our website, "8 Great Reasons for Retailers to Go Green". It was written for us by our friends at Green Irene, a company that's committed to greening the world one home, one business at a time.
Reason #3 - Save Money on Water
The flow rate on most public faucets is 2.2 gallons per minute - that's the same amount used by many inefficient showerheads!
Here are a few ideas for conserving water at the faucets in your store, and reducing your water bill:
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An Instant-Off Water Saver can save up to 10,000 gallons of water per year by eliminating the waste of unused running water. Easily installed in place of current faucet aerators, it allows users to turn on the faucet only when they intentionally move the water saver rod. It also reduces the spread of infection since there is no need to touch the faucet handles once it’s set up. Installation can result in savings of up to $200 annually per faucet!
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A low-flow aerator helps to manage the amount of water that comes out of a sink, but it doesn’t change the water pressure or affect the feel of the water flow. This is a cheap, quick, and effective solution that can save you 50-75% on each sink’s water use.
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For sinks where a faucet aerator isn’t an option (like some decorative faucets), you can still achieve the same savings. A faucet flow control valve easily installs under the sink between the pipe and faucet.
While every retail store can save money and conserve water using these tips, just imagine how much a water-dependent business - like florists, dog groomers, hair salons, or garden centers - might save!
Click here and read the other 7 reasons for retailers to "go green".
