The Economic Benefits Of 'going Green'

Jessica Leader, Huffington Post
Thu, 10/30/2014 - 9:00pm

Between the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, October as National Energy Action Month, and mid-term elections on the horizon, now is the perfect time of year to consider how going green can actually be beneficial in ways you never considered. Being environmentally conscious can not only improve the environment and quality of life, but your budget as well. Believe it or not, the idea that investments in green cost too much upfront and don’t pay off in the end is a misconception.

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