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The world is becoming more and more environmentally friendly.
With erratic climate experienced in most parts of the world, Kenya included.
It is important for your SME to reduce reliance on natural resources including tap water by harvesting rainwater or saving on electricity by installing solar hot water systems.
You can always use recycled materials in your business, for example, office supplies like furniture made from recycled material.
On a large scale, you can cut down on air travel by holding conference calls. Below are the benefits of going green: Recycling reduces your costs you will be surprised that as you are saving the environment you will also cut operational costs.
Avoid using materials unnecessarily, reduce your paper needs through double-sided printing; use scrap paper for message-taking instead of purchasing message pads; recycle by reusing plastic containers as bins instead of disposing of them.
By harvesting and storing rainwater into huge tanks, your business, unlike your competitors’ will never have to worry about rising water bills.What about solar water heating systems? It will save you loads of money on electricity, after all, the sun is absolutely free.
Sustainability guarantees your business a greater chance of long-term success.Tax creditsSolar panels are zero-rated in terms of tax in Kenya, electricity is not.
Therefore, taking advantage of environmentally friendly technology will save you money that would have otherwise gone to tax.