Globally, we’ve been using up nonrenewable resources at an alarming rate. If we want to live more sustainable lives, we have to find alternatives for these resources as well as recycle the resources we’ve already used. In addition to making your own personal efforts to reduce waste, you should stick to working with companies that have the same philosophy.

Use Fewer Materials
Green companies use responsible waste management methods. They create products that are made out of recyclable materials, and these products can then be recycled once again rather than thrown into a landfill. They also make their products durable, which lessens the need to use more virgin materials.

Preserve Our Environment
We’re the people who live on the planet now, but what happens when we’re gone and our children and grandchildren are left with a mess to clean up? Green companies will do everything in their power to protect the environment so that future generations can thrive. Our habits and decisions, especially those of our big businesses, will determine whether we move towards a healthier planet or continue to drain valuable resources for our own good. Unless we do what we can to reverse the trajectory, the environment will continue to take the hit.

Reflect the Mission of Your Company
There is a moral component to going green, and you should seek out companies who are on the same page as you are. When companies do nothing to limit their waste and don’t seem to care about the environment, it says a lot about their philosophy as a whole. You can feel confident in your decision and continue to limit your carbon footprint by choosing to work with green companies.

At J D Russell, we couldn’t be prouder to do our part to leave a better world behind for future generations. We offer green landscaping and construction equipment and accessories, so visit us online or call us at (800) 888-7425 to work with an eco-friendly company that offers American-made products.