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...Store and restaurant owners reported that green initiatives—such as energy and waste reduction—are on the rise, both for altruistic and profit-related motives. Since being environmentally-friendly decreases energy costs and also serves as a marketing tool, business owners said that the commitment to going green is actually helping them see more green in today’s harsh economic climate...
...There’s no other cosmetic company around doing something like this,” said store manager Mark Leonard...
...Though eco-friendly business practices such as those employed by Origins are becoming increasingly popular, especially during Earth Month, many store and restaurant owners said that their joints have functioned under those principles for a long time, and that their environmental interests were not temporary initiatives, but ongoing ones...
...store with walls covered in grass, it’s not a surprise that JP Licks is also attempting to be eco-conscious, recycling its ice cream containers and making a push for travel mugs rather than disposable paper cups. Since last fall, customers who buy a coffee refill with the travel mug—which costs $2.99 from the store—is charged the price of a small coffee despite the mug’s medium size...
...Jason D. Provost, the store’s general manager, said that the travel mug initiative has not only reduced paper waste, but has also boosted business. Despite charging less for refills, coffee sales have risen, compensating for the decreased price. Provost also said that the store has seen “absolutely no drop in profit...