# Sustainable Marketing Solutions for Small Businesses - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/12/sustainable-marketing-solutions-for-small-businesses/ - Published: 2020-12-02T00:16:49-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy Climate change, natural disasters, endangered species, and a rise in life-threatening diseases. All has gotten the attention of individuals across the globe. Realizing that the state of the environment will only get worse without change sucks. So many people have been doing more to save the earth. Therefore, while making eco-friendly changes in the house is a [small step towards saving the environment](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/05/global-warming-change-a-small-few-non-believers-say-no/), we need more. So consumers also must realize they have to hold businesses accountable too. Ergo sustainable marketing solutions! #### **The Power of Purchase** Now, more than ever, people are making informed decisions. Decisions about the [brands](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/11/how-some-brands-are-going-eco-friendly/) they wish to do business with. Using the power of purchase, is really our way. Because the [average consumer](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/08/workers-from-usa-want-their-companies-to-take-more-action-to-protect-the-environment-4/) prefers to work with organizations that incorporate eco-friendly practices. From the materials used to make their products to the very marketing tactics used to draw them in. Sustainable marketing solutions enable consumers to tell brands from all industries they are being held to a higher standard. #### **Making the Switch: Green Marketing Tips** Though it can take a while for a small business to switch to an all-green concept. Yet making small changes can have a huge impact on the environment and your customer base. As marketing is a large portion of any brands’ operations. 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As for signage work with companies that use non-toxic inks and sustainable materials for banners, flags, and signs. ![Sustainable marketing solutions not vinyl](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/ wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_0529.png?resize=150%2C150&quality=50&ssl=1 "img_0529- The Green Living Guy") #### **Minimize Your Packaging** For small businesses that sell products in packages, it’s time to rethink using wasteful materials. Instead of adding Styrofoam bubbles to fragile items, use air- pocket pads like those presently being used by Amazon. When it comes to the size of the package, there’s no need to ship it in an oversized box. Start using fit- to-size shipping methods so you can reduce the number of materials being used. 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