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The dangerous side effects of our reliance on petro-energy, pesticides, and non-renewable resources are well documented. Runaway global warming could lead to the deaths of millions by starvation, malaria and a host of other tropical diseases. Pesticides poison groundwater while the rampant clear-cutting of forests tips the first domino in a complicated chain-reaction of environmental degradation only charted by a supercomputer. The growing awareness of the fallout from environmental damage and pollution has made all of us �greener� consumers, but has it made you a greener retailer? Simple changes to lighting can engineer big savings and save our non-renewable resources. Over ninety percent of our nation�s electricity comes from coal, gas, oil, and nuclear plants. By switching to LED or ceramic metal halide bulbs for display lighting you will realize substantial savings over the long run. But direct energy usage isn�t the only way alternative lighting saves. Both LED and CMH burn much cooler than the standard halogen display lighting, which cuts down on air-conditioning costs. Even replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents helps the environment. Some estimate that replacing one incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent will prevent a half-ton of carbon dioxide, a major culprit in global warming, from entering the environment over the bulb�s lifetime. Energy and materials conservation in retail also pays marketing dividends. The eco-consumer�and everyone else, is starting realize the environmental consequences of the most seemingly benign purchase and the customer sees value in patronizing �green� businesses. If your business can make authentic claims as a green retailer you�ll have an advantage over your competitors. As the relationship between our everyday actions and the health of this great big blue planet of ours becomes more and more apparent, the greening of retail only seems natural�and responsible. Tips for the Green Retailer
Stay current and consistent with your green �strategy.� As consumers further embrace the idea, your business and our environment will reap the benefits.
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