GreenBizCheck Blog http://www.greenbizcheck.com/ en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:45:58 +1100 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:45:58 +1100 info@greenbizcheck.com info@greenbizcheck.com 5 Add Value to Your Client's and Suppliers Business with GreenBizCheck http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/24/add-value-to-your-clients-and-suppliers-business-with-greenbizcheck/ Trying to differentiate yourself from your competitors and win new clients and retain and grow exisiting one? With the incoming carbon tax, incresing electricity prices and pressure from consumers and suppliers to be more sustainable, holding am environmental management presentation is very helpful and relevant.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:53:18 +1100 How South Tweed Sports are Reducing their Carbon Footprint http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/20/how-south-tweed-sports-are-reducing-their-carbon-footprint/ You hear us say all the time that sustainability and cost reductions work hand in hand. Now read how GreenBizCheck client, South Tweed Sports, reduced their carbon footprint by 244 tonnes and saved over $250,000, just by making a couple of sustainable changes within their business.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:25:57 +1100 Recycle Revision http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/18/recycle-revision/ Australians have proven to be great household recyclers since the council dropped the extra bin off at our homes, but often confusion can prevail on exactly what to recycle and what has to be trashed. Time to sort the trash.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:04:11 +1100 4 Tips on Guiding Employees to Greener Energy Habits http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/13/4-tips-for-greener-energy-habits/ Your employees' behavior can make the difference between whether your company's energy strategy produces outstanding results or insignificant savings.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:12:10 +1100 GreenBizCheck Certified Client, Watts Price Accountants, Leading the Way on Carbon Tax Business Planning http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/12/greenbizcheck-certified-client-watts-price-accountants-leading-the-way-on-carbon-tax-business-planning/ With the impending carbon tax taking effect in July 2012, Watts Price Accountants want to set an example to clients and suppliers by having a solid company environmental business plan organised now and understand the areas that the new tax may directly or indirectly affect your business.

Watts Price Accountants and GreenBizCheck will be presenting a free Carbon Tax Business Planning session on 21 Tuesday 2012 at 5:45pm for a 6.00PM start (1 hour session) at the University of Ballarat Auditorium, Baillie Street, Horsham. Reservations can be made via mail@wattsprice.com.au or ph. 03 5382 3001.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:02:31 +1100 4 Sustainability Trends That Will Shape 2012 http://www.greenbizcheck.com/blog/2012/01/09/sustainability-trends/ Sustainable development is entering a new phase, characterized by greater alignment within and between the public and private sectors. In 2012, there are going to be some major trends shaping the sustainable development movement.

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