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business that produces virtually their bit for the environment or
no harmful emissions, operates not: they respond positively to an
resource-efficiently and is thus eco-friendly approach when de-
socially balanced. Above all, it ciding where to purchase goods
reduces pollution and increases or services.
energy and resource efficiency.
In the factory and
Positive effects in the office
If a company engages to a greater Production offers huge oppor-
extent in sustainability and envi- tunities for environmental initia-
ronmental protection initiatives, tives. Modern machines consume
it helps to retain and conserve less power and operate more ef-
natural resources. Using energy ficiently. Replacing obsolete ma-
and resources more efficiently chinery with new plant cuts en-
also results in lower costs for ergy and resource consumption
the company, such as those in- as well as generating fewer pollut- own production process. The Petoutlet in Portugal has geared
curred for water and energy for ants. Entire production stages and same principles apply to reduc- its pet retail concept Petolistic
production processes. The same sequences need to be examined, ing packaging and waste; the wholly to sustainability
goes for shorter transport routes however, to see whether they are packaging of finished products
if more effort is made to focus on up-to-date and sustainable. can perhaps be modified to the
regionally sourced products. Companies should already extent that less packaging mate-
Taking action on sustainabil- be considering sustainability rial is required overall.
ity and environmental protection back at the stage of purchasing In offices, rest rooms and
also yields advantages in terms materials and primary products. the staff canteen, too, much can
of attracting new customers. Rejects or surplus products can be done to further sustainability.
Modern consumers pay attention ideally be returned to suppli- Energy-efficient lighting and low-
to whether companies are doing ers or reused in the company’s wattage bulbs should be used to
save electricity, along with effi-
cient appliances such as dish-
washers, refrigerators and mi-
crowaves. Savings can also be
made by turning down the room
temperature a little in offices.
The practical effort devoted
to environmental protection
varies from company to com-
pany. Firms run by their proprie-
tors have different options than
companies listed on the stock
exchange – but even small
achievements in this regard are
worthwhile. n

Manufacturing dog toys from
recycled materials is a big advance
in terms of sustainability.

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