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There is a tremendous opportunity for the 1200+
businesses, large and small, that operate in
Lafayette to become more sustainable and help
reduce global warming.
Sustainable Lafayette is working with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lafayette's Environmental Task Force to help identify easy steps that any business can take and to share success stories (i.e. best practices) between businesses. So, local businesses can learn from what others are doing.
Join the Sustainable
Lafayette Network and begin receiving a
monthly newsletter with tips and success
stories from around town. If you've already
taken some steps to make your business more
green, please consider sharing your story so
other local businesses can learn and be
inspired by what you've done.
There are a wide range of steps that a local business can take to make their business more sustainable such as:
To learn more check out our list of tips and resources.
Sustainable Lafayette is working with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lafayette's Environmental Task Force to help identify easy steps that any business can take and to share success stories (i.e. best practices) between businesses. So, local businesses can learn from what others are doing.
There are a wide range of steps that a local business can take to make their business more sustainable such as:
- increased recycling
- reducing product packaging and bags
- offering locally-produced products
- using green cleaning supplies
- using recycled paper
- reducing food waste
- upgrading to more efficient lighting
- environmentally-friendly remodeling
- reduced printing
- finding alternatives to non-biodegradable items like styrofoam cups and containers
- and many, many other things
To learn more check out our list of tips and resources.