How To Attract Eco-Conscious Customers To Your Eco-Friendly Business

Julie Starr • June 20, 2022



There is no way of avoiding the green revolution that is coming, well it is already here but you can expect it to grow considerably. After all, green business is good business, and more and more customers, employees, and business partners are looking for ways to become more sustainable and adopt eco-friendly practices. Promoting your business as eco-friendly and a leader in sustainability is likely to give you a competitive edge. That said, if your customer base is unaware of your environmental endeavors it will have a little practical effect on your revenue and reputation, regardless of how green your operations may be. So to help you raise awareness and attract the eco-conscious customer here are some sustainable business marketing techniques.

Create a page on your website dedicated to your green endeavors 

A great way to showcase your green credentials is to shout about them on your website. Whenever a customer visits your website if they are eco-conscious themselves chances are they will be drawn to all of the information you are providing in relation to your sustainable practices. Be sure to include information about your environmental goals, how you hope to achieve them, and all the steps you currently take to boost your eco-friendly status. 

 

To actively attract more customers to your web pages that are dedicated to your sustainable endeavors is to make sure you are choosing SEO keywords to fill your articles, pages, and website that will allow your website to rank in search engines when users are googling certain eco-friendly phrases. Not time for that? Bring your content strategy to life with our content writing services. Our dedicated writers work closely with you to craft engaging, SEO-optimized content tailored to your brand’s voice and audience.

 

Get certified as a green business

There are a lot of third-party sustainable business certifications available that are independently verified and will give your business a credible and respected green reputation. You will, of course, have to take steps to earn the accreditation but once you have it you can display it proudly on your marketing materials. An accreditation will add substance and trust to your proclamations of being an environmentally conscious and ethical brand. 

Share on socials 

Your website and marketing materials are not the only places to be sharing your sustainability ethos. Social media channels have a huge green audience and it is a great place to get your name known in and amongst that audience. Here are some ways you use social media to your advantage and share your green credentials;

  • Share your green achievements, your goals, and projects. Be sure to share the progress you make to achieve these goals. For example, if you have taken steps to make your office space more sustainable , then share it.
  • Add your green values and mission statement to your profile so that it is instantly visible and links to your web pages dedicated to your sustainability practices. 
  • Share interesting and insightful resources about green topics that are relevant to your business and industry. 
  • Remember that the physical color green portrays a lot and be sure to incorporate it into your social media posts, particularly those that require the use of graphics. This is not only eye-catching but makes your messaging abundantly clear. 

 

5 Everyday Items That Can Quietly Boost Your Brand

By Julie Starr • July 17, 2025
The best branding doesn’t always come from big campaigns or expensive graphics. Sometimes it’s the smaller stuff that leaves the biggest impression. Things people actually use, touch, or carry with them. That’s where your brand can quietly make its mark without needing to shout about it. If you’re only focusing on social media and business cards, you’re leaving a lot on the table. Here are five overlooked ways to get your name out there that feel natural, useful, and more personal. Thank-you slips If you’re already sending out orders, there’s no reason not to include a short thank-you slip. You can easily get these made through any decent online print shop , and they’re usually pretty cheap to run off in small batches. Just a simple note that says thanks, maybe with a reminder to follow you online or a cheeky discount code for next time. It’s quick, thoughtful, and makes the whole order feel more finished. Customers notice that kind of detail, especially when everything else they buy online comes with zero personality. You don’t need a complicated design either. Just something clean with your logo, a message that sounds like you, and maybe a social handle. The point is to give them a reason to come back or remember your name without it feeling forced. Branded zip pouches If you sell physical products, offer services, or run events, small zip pouches are surprisingly effective. Think of the kind you’d use for stationery, receipts, or travel bits. You can get your brand printed on the side and hand them out with purchases or include them in welcome packs. People keep them because they’re actually useful. They get tossed in handbags, school bags, or glove boxes and your logo just keeps turning up. Cleaning cloths for glasses or screens This one works brilliantly if you’re in tech, health, beauty, or anything involving screens or eyewear. A simple microfibre cloth with your branding on it can go a long way. Everyone needs one. Whether they use it for glasses, a phone screen, or their laptop, it’s something they hang onto. It’s not the kind of thing people throw away, and that means your name sticks around too. Receipt envelopes You might already use little envelopes to hand over receipts or business cards. Branding those envelopes is a small change that makes a big difference. Instead of someone getting a scruffy bit of paper in a plain sleeve, they’re handed something that feels a bit more finished. You can even add a message inside. Doesn’t need to be anything dramatic. A simple “thanks for visiting” or “see you next time” is enough to add a personal touch. Wet wipes or mini hand gels If your business is in hospitality, food, or anything hands-on, branded wet wipes or pocket-sized hand gels are surprisingly popular. People actually use them, especially at festivals, food stalls, pop-ups, or kids’ events. They end up in handbags or cars and stick around longer than you think. They don’t scream “marketing” either. They’re practical, and when done right, they make your business feel thoughtful. That’s what good branding does, it shows you’ve thought ahead.

How Student-Led ‘Energy Audits’ Are Cutting School Costs (and Lighting the Way Forward)

By Julie Starr • July 14, 2025
What happens when students stop waiting for adults to fix things and start conducting their own energy audits? Money gets saved. The lights get switched off. Data gets analyzed. And a quiet revolution in sustainability begins—inside schools that once overlooked their own inefficiencies. Across the globe, student-led energy audits are proving that change doesn't always need to come from a policy shift or a major capital budget. Sometimes, it begins with a clipboard, a spreadsheet, and a group of curious minds asking: Why are the hallway lights on at noon when sunlight floods the building? The Energy Detectives These audits aren’t science fair projects. They’re rigorous investigations, often done in collaboration with facilities staff, local environmental nonprofits, or even engineering mentors. Students go from classroom to classroom measuring electricity usage, checking for phantom loads , and identifying where heat is escaping in winter or air conditioning is leaking in summer. One high school in Ontario saved over $12,000 a year after its Grade 11 physics students ran an energy audit and suggested simple changes—LED upgrades, motion sensors in bathrooms, and smarter heating schedules. They didn’t just propose ideas. They pitched them with spreadsheets, thermal images, and payback timelines. It worked. Learning That Pays Off—Literally Unlike textbook learning, these audits blend real-world math, environmental science, economics, and persuasive communication. Students aren’t just learning about sustainability. They’re doing it. And the savings add up. From dimming overlit hallways to reprogramming HVAC systems that run all weekend for empty buildings, students are surfacing blind spots that administrators often overlook. In some districts, their findings are influencing energy policy. Elsewhere, the audits have inspired school boards to hire sustainability coordinators—often alumni of the student programs themselves. There’s something poetic about a school funding new books or laptops from money saved by students who found out the vending machines didn’t need to be plugged in 24/7. Why This Matters More Than Ever With education budgets tightening and utility costs rising, every dollar saved is a dollar that can go back into classrooms. And here’s where it gets interesting from a family finance perspective, too. If you’re a parent setting aside money for post-secondary savings, every bit of school efficiency helps. Fewer energy costs might mean more programming, better STEM facilities, or even bursaries. That raises a broader point: when families save for their children’s future, they often look into RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans). And many wonder—is a RESP deduction available on my taxes? While contributions themselves aren’t deductible, the gains grow tax-free, and students often pay little to no tax when they withdraw the funds during school. A Movement Worth Replicating These audits aren’t just an exercise in environmentalism. They’re leadership labs. Students learn how to spot inefficiencies, speak up in board meetings, and make a business case for change. They don’t just flip switches—they shift mindsets. And they carry these habits into adulthood. The result? A generation growing up not only with climate anxiety, but also with tools to tackle it.