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| 05 May 2010
In an economy such as ours, it is important to think and plan for the present and the future. Businesses, governments and individuals all over the U.S. are struggling to cope with everyday life. The stresses of the political environment, the daily effect of money or health problems and hearing about natural crisis everywhere is draining people thin of their core chi. People are trying to get back to basics. Now more than ever is a time for thinking Green. We are at a turning point.
One of the greatest myths of the environmental movement is that it costs too much to go green. This is true with LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is so because LEED focuses on structural change, meaning the structure in which you have social interaction within. What LEED has done is foundational. Architects knew long ago that in order to make change in human behavior, they needed to change the structure in which human beings engaged in action, whatever the action is, living, working, learning, etc. There is another component that involves the actual change of human behavior. This is the integration of using truly green products in provided green spaces by learning to do green activities.
As with all change comes the need for investments. The key is in knowing what investments will give the greatest return. There are several green strategies available that are free. Others have a small capital investment and some have large up front cost. The goal is to blend strategies that have a mix of immediate benefit, a return in one year and in five years.
Fortunately a new type of consulting is available. It has a set standard of what is Green from what is greenwashing. Certified Green Consultants have access to hundreds of businesses offering products and services to help you save money now and over time. They can provide strategies that are both brilliant and healthfully beneficial. You will feel resurged with energy knowing you are saving money, reducing your impact on the earth and using products that are better for you and your family’s health. It begins with an evaluation.
For the same reason you go to the doctor when you feel bad, you need a professional who knows what to look for when going green. Like a doctor having gone through medical school, a green professional has been trained to understand the relationships in everything you do. There are links between your daily activities, the products you use, where they came from and where they will return. This is called the life cycle. Traditional methods of doing business take activity and products from cradle to grave. The Green method of business is follow-through from cradle to cradle. This is sustainable, cheaper, more convenient and smarter. All you need is an Eco-doctor to show you how.
Lauren Bell is a Green Consultant and the founder of GLOBellConsulting.com. She helps businesses, schools and homeowners save money and resources by transitioning to greener lifestyles.