sustainability
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Using Tech at Work to Be More Sustainable
Image courtesy of Pixabay As a certified B Corporation, it’s important to us as an organization to continue to find new and innovative ways to improve. Being a sustainable organization means continuing to lessen our environmental impact while still providing meaningful and useful services. How can you make a difference in your office?... -
Ways Businesses Can Participate in the Giving Season
The giving season isn’t just a time for individuals to give back to their communities. Businesses and nonprofits can get involved together for the greater good as well, all while helping to foster company-wide health and happiness. Take a look at some great ways to participate in the giving season with your business or nonprofit this year!... -
Tools for Going Paperless
Whether your business or nonprofit is already partially paperless or is only at the beginning of your journey to becoming paper-free, there are tools that can help with the transition. Sustainable businesses are more productive and are better for our world, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to implement sustainable initiatives. Without the right tools on your side, it can be daunting to stay organized without paper documents. These tips will keep your workflow running smoother than ever — all while being 100% paperless!... -
Top 3 Business Trends of 2016
2017 is so close we can almost smell it, and with the new year also comes the start of new business trends. But before we can predict the future, let’s revisit what we’ve been seeing in terms of this year’s company and nonprofit trends. Because, to know where we’re going, we have to understand where we are now. Let’s take a look at the top three business trends of 2016 and how they have been incorporated in businesses and nonprofits. ... -
How B Corps are Using Business for Good
B Corporations are for-profit organizations “using business as a force for good.” When it comes to finding businesses you can trust, B Corps head the pack. That’s because they are certified and required to contribute to the solution for social and environmental problems. Therefore, partnering with a B Corp will also help you become more sustainable and develop better business ethics. Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the B Corp community to get a better idea of what it looks like to give back through business. ... -
The Benefits of a Green Supply Chain
Having a sustainable business isn’t just about being conscious of your internal sustainability efforts. You also need to be conscientious of the efforts of the partners in your supply chain. Your business or nonprofit gets to decide which businesses make the cut, and which don’t. That means if a company’s green efforts aren’t up to snuff, you have every right to partner up with another company that shares the same values/mission that you do. On top of it being the principled thing to do, there are also many other advantages to having a green supply chain. Take a look at some of the top benefits your business can reap when you have a sustainable supply chain.... -
How to Make a Sustainability Report
Any business that is dedicated to sustainability should consider showcasing its efforts with a sustainability report. According to Global Reporting Initiative, “A sustainability report is a report published by a company or organization about the economic, environmental and social impacts caused by its everyday activities. A sustainability report also presents the organization’s values and governance model, and demonstrates the link between its strategy and its commitment to a sustainable global economy.” By having a sustainability report, you can show your customers the impact your business has on the environment. Transparency is the key to good customer relationships, and having a sustainability report available is just another way to prove to your customers how dedicated you are to a sustainable business objective. Keep these tips in mind when you decide to compose your sustainability report: ... -
Creating a Sustainable Device Plan
Old cell phones — — everyone has them — but most people don’t know what to do with them. Sustainability is not only environmentally responsible, it is also fiscally responsible! Has your business or nonprofit considered implementing a sustainable device plan? If so, your workplace can create a plan to continue your sustainability efforts and improve your bottom line. Take a look at these ideas to get started.... -
How to Host a Sustainable Work Party
## Office parties can be a great way to boost office morale at your company or organization. However, these parties can be consequential to our environment when we have fun in ways that aren’t sustainable. The next time a special occasion is right around the corner at your office, use these tips to make your work party even better by going green! ... -
How to Conduct a Successful Webinar
Hosting a webinar could be just what your business needs to get on the map or to assert yourselves as experts in your field. But if you are a novice at planning a webinar you may be wondering how to get started. These simple tips will help your webinar be a raging success for your business.... -
How to Recycle Your Old Electronic Devices
At BetterWorld Telecom, we care about the people we serve and the world we live in. That’s why we focus on sustainability and have been tested and certified as a “For Benefit” company by B Corporation. Despite our efforts, there can never be enough involvement for helping our planet. That’s why we like to encourage you to give back to the environment as well. Learn how you can recycle your old electronic devices and keep our planet greener today and for future generations!... -
Why Non-Profits Should Use Sustainable Companies
Non-profits benefit immensely when they partner up with BetterWorld Telecom, and that’s because our business practices are the perfect fit for non-profits. We set high standards for ourselves, so we can go above and beyond for our customers and our community as a whole. Take a look at a couple of the reasons your non-profit’s relationship with BetterWorld Telecom would blossom beautifully this spring.... -
Why Free Conference Calls Aren’t the Right Call
The phrase “You get what you pay for,” holds true when speaking about conference calls. Using services that offer you free conference calls may seem enticing for your business, but there is a cost to everything. So you must ask yourself, if not money, what is this costing me? Cutting corners has its place in the business world, but not in the case of conference calls. Here are a couple reasons why free conference calling is not the right business call: ... -
3 Easy Ways to Practice Sustainability at Work
“Greening your work life not only improves the health of the environment – it can also protect the well-being of yourself and your coworkers.” – Center for Disease Control and Prevention Sustainability, green living, environmental benefits. Do we hear these words far too often that they’ve lost meaning in our day-to-day lives? If you find yourself hearing these words more than practicing them, this article is for you. Here are 3 easy ways to give sustainability the business voice it deserves: ... -
Tips for Fostering a Sustainable Workplace
“What exemplifies a sustainable workplace?” We argue this is one of the most important questions every business owner should ask themselves, no matter what life stage their business is, because the question inherently defines a company’s culture. Sustainability in the workplace has a multitude of layers, focusing on both environmental practices and personal well-being of employees. Having one without the other can often lead to an imbalanced seesaw effect. Here are some tips in each sustainability category that foster a well-rounded workplace environment:... -
American Sustainable Business Council
BetterWorld Telecom was excited to attend the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) Business Summit this past June in Washington DC. ASBC is an organization dedicated to the creation of public policy that acknowledges the large and growing community of sustainable and socially responsible enterprises. ... -
An Impeccable Method
“Innovation is an unreasonable request” says Adam Lowry, Co-founder of Method, the ground-breaking San Francisco-based company who has taken soap to heights of “coolness” normally reserved for electronics and pop culture. Lowry was just one of many business leaders in discussion at the inaugural Sustainable Corporation conference, put together recently by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and held at Oracle’s campus in Silicon Valley.... -
BetterWorld on The Wendel Forum
BetterWorld’s Matt Bauer recently visited The Wendel Forum, a radio show dedicated to focusing on the legal side of the green economy. Interviewed by Bill Acevedo, The Green Business Practice Leader at Wendel Rosen, Bauer spoke of BetterWorld’s journey as a company, bringing purpose and mission to an industry traditionally not involved in the green economy and sustainability efforts. ... -
A Week of Inspiration
The BetterWorld team was fortunate to attend two very different events this week that both shed a great deal of hope and inspiration on our short and long term future. With nothing but bad news coming out of the mainstream media, no solutions coming from Capitol Hill and Wall Street clinging mightily to its profits, it is the story of the millennials, the Access Economy, and the Shared Economy that help paint a pathway towards a more socially and environmentally sustainable The 12th Annual Brower Youth Awards: Not a dry eye in the house as a packed house at the beautiful Herbst Theatre across from City Hall in downtown San Francisco listened for almost two hours to the stories of 7 incredible, young changemakers. The recipients hailed from places as diverse as the Bronx, Santa Cruz all the way to Appalachian West Virginia. Their stories held a common bond of both frustration with the current system, and their own beautiful answers for helping to change things in their communities and beyond. This year’s Brower Youth Award recipients are: ... -
American Sustainable Business Council 2nd Annual Conference
Dozens of sustainable business and organizational leaders descended on Washington, D.C. this week for the 2nd Annual American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) Conference. The myriad of member organizations and business members that make up ASBC, now include and represent over 100,000 businesses across America. We discussed sustainable policies from the Jobs Act to Toxic Chemical Legislation with members of the EPA, representatives of the Obama Administration, and over 30 congressional and senate offices, many times with the members themselves.... -
Sustainable at Work
Are we applying the same principles of environmental sustainability to people in the workplace? This was the topic for a recent panel discussion put together by the Sustainable Business Alliance at the Hub Berkeley. The panelists included: Matt Bauer, President of BetterWorld Telecom, Jennifer Freitas, Human Resource Manager at Clif Bar, and Dr.... -
Sacramento Sustainability Forum – September
We had another successful forum last week with Cecilia Jensen, Sacramento County’s Sustainability Program Manager, as our speaker. We’re continuing to grow our supporter base and bring in lots of new faces, agencies, businesses, and organizations. The venue this month was wild! We held it at Jon Affonzo’s Railbridge Cellars, and his second daughter had just been born that morning....
