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Green Roofs: Startup Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

The Startup Magazine

One innovative and environmentally friendly approach that is gaining in popularity with both agricultural experts and city planners is that of green roofs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also present a unique opportunity for startups in urban agriculture.

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Effective Cost-Saving Rules for Manufacturers

The Startup Magazine

With all that in mind, we can see how important it is to reduce costs to stay afloat. Here are a few cost-saving rules all manufacturers need to follow today: Adopt lean manufacturing. Bigger manufacturers usually have a wide array of products available on the market which keeps them present across different niches.

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Making Green From Green

YoungUpstarts

Additionally, your company can make money as you create a green reason for customers to buy from your organization. This epitomizes “making green from green.”. Now, if you only consider what it costs to pave the parking lot with water permeable asphalt, in the short term it’s more expensive to pave with this material.

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5 Green Start-Up Ideas for Entrepreneurs

The Startup Magazine

If you belong to the environmentally awake part of the society and you are done working for big corporations who are large polluters, then starting a small green business is the perfect option for you. The most traditional green options revolve around solar energy. Green cleaning. Source: Unsplash. Eco-friendly transportation.

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Reduce Startup Costs with These Effective Ideas

The Startup Magazine

Unable to sustain enough capital to run their business efficiently leads to increased debt, dissatisfied customers, and the inability to sell your products or services. To reduce the likelihood of this happening, most entrepreneurs turn to money-saving measures to manage startup costs. Smart hiring decisions help reduce startup costs.

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How Green Initiatives Can Benefit Your Business

Up and Running

Okay, this isn’t exactly what we mean, but it sure is green! One big decision for your company is whether to implement green initiatives, and that includes everything from reducing energy consumption to wasting less paper. That way, you can make the best adjustments possible when you enact your green plan. Keep reading.

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. The cumulative cost impact often adds to lower building operation and corresponding maintenance cost.

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