Volume 3 Issue 6 - June 2007

Welcome to DestinationGreen!

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The theme of this month's issue is the power of publishing to help boost Green sales. My sales tip this month discusses how you can establish yourself as an "expert" and be a resource to your customers by sharing timely news items along with your own experience through the published word, and how to go about it.

That dovetails nicely with a new feature that debuts in DestinationGreen this month:  "Green Sales Tales" will be an ongoing column in which we will present stories and tips for success in the green marketplace from our readers. We are kicking it off with a terrific article written by David Hughes of Foley Distributing. The column is an opportunity for you to practice your communications skills and share your expertise with your colleagues and we hope will also be helpful to peers working in the field.  If you would like an opportunity to share your experience with our readers, please submit your entry to editor@destinationgreen.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Green Selling Tip: PART I: Becoming a Recognized Expert; Getting Published.

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In this month’s issue of DestinationGreen, we will begin a two part series on becoming a recognized expert through the power of getting published.  This issue will discuss why it’s important and give you some ideas on what you can write about.  In next month’s issue (Part II) we will give you some ideas on the do’s and don’ts of writing to be published to help you get it done. 

Expert Insights: Jeff Neubauer, President of Kranz, Inc.

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Jeff Neubauer is a longtime advocate for environmental sustainability.  Prior to becoming the President of Kranz, Inc. in 1994, Mr. Neubauer was a member of the Wisconsin State Legislature and Chairman of the Committee on Environmental Resources.  He has been instrumental in developing and implementing the “Green Racine Initiative.”

Green Sales Tales: Experiences Selling Green Cleaning - David Hughes, Sales Consultant, Foley Distributing.

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Selling Green Cleaning requires thoughtful planning & preparation. First of all, you must know your prospect and their expectations. This process provides validation of your program and gaining trust and validation is the goal here--the selling process can be used for other programs you’re trying to promote. Having that mindset will keep you on track to success.


New Award Offers Opportunity to Recognize Customers for Green Cleaning Excellence.

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American School & University magazine, is collaborating with the Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign to offer a Green Cleaning award modeled after their highly successful and prestigious Architectural Portfolio Awards Program. This new award offers an opportunity for companies to help their customers in educational institutions gain recognition for their exemplary Green Cleaning programs. Read More

Green News Roundup: This Month's Top Headlines

 

Article 2Call for 'green collar' workers. Green is in vogue in the business community right now, and several companies recently announced major monetary commitments to environmentally friendly programs. Tipping point for climate is near. Read More.

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Want a green house? Prepare for confusion. Want to go green? Take your thoughts off that gas-guzzling SUV for a moment and consider this: The average U.S. home causes twice as much greenhouse emissions as a single car. Read more.

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Chemicals may cause range of health ailments. As new regulations on the chemicals, known as endocrine disrupters, go into effect in the European Union today, select scientists from around the globe met to share their research and growing concerns. Read more.

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Green! It's easy being green when it's in vogue. Retailers and celebrities alike are on the bandwagon of environmental friendliness, although quantifying their degree of green remains a gray area.Read more.

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Do you have that in green? Retailers across the country feel pressure to cut energy use, curb carbon emissions and slash waste, while also encouraging suppliers to develop eco-friendly products and consumers to shop and live green. Read more.

Green Group of the Month: Silent Spring Institute

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Each month, we recognize an organization that is making a substantial contribution to improving the health of our environment. This month we are honoring the birthday of Rachel Carson (May 27, 1907), author of Silent Spring, for whom the Silent Spring Institute was named, and her ground breaking work on the unintended consequences of pesticides in the environment. Learn more about this worthy organization and why it may be important to you and our world.

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