More and more companies are going green to reduce their business costs, attract more clients and investors, and protect the planet. It entails a variety of practices, including upgrading to energy-efficient systems, bringing construction waste to a recycling center, and implementing a curbside recycling program. For many, going green is simply the right thing to do. 

If you own an apartment complex or other building, you may be wondering how you can finally start going green yourself. Green Earth LLC, in Harrisonburg, VA, describes how you can get started below:

Get LEED-Certified

Through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), otherwise known as the green building program, corporations are rated by the U.S. Green Building Council for their sustainability and environmental performance. The higher their rating, the more points they earn towards certification, which is tiered using Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories. Entities with LEED certification not only get a return on their investment through increased energy savings, but they're also more attractive to clients and tenants.

Start Building Recycling

How can you get LEED-certified? One great way to start is by implementing recycling for your building. For example, bring your construction waste to a recycling center who will salvage it for recyclable materials, or rent a roll-off container. Examples of what Green Earth recycles include asphalt shingles, bricks, blocks, grass clippings, wood and brush, and concrete (both clean and dirty). The local recycling company also accepts aluminum and metal recycling as long as it is in a separate container. Green Earth also offers curbside and residential recycling services.

Interested in getting your business to go green? Green Earth can help. They serve clients in a wide geographic area, encompassing Luray, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and many other locations. For more information, send them an email or call (540) 801-8668.