From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Eco-Friendly Business Ideas for Green-Minded Entrepreneurs

Red is the warmest color, or at least it was. Nowadays green is hot, especially in today’s economy. Going green means saving money, water, energy, and other valuable resources. Those who’re seeking to enter the world of eco-friendly business should do so right now.

Green businesses are growing faster than ever, and all this business demand is directly driven by consumer demand. The result of this demand is already visible – there are more eco-friendly products than ever on the shelves, the houses are insulated with non-toxic materials and electronic devices are made to save energy and reduce waste.

If going green makes you happy and you want to make some money, then you should take a look at some of these business ideas.

Sale of plastic bottles

Plastic and green rarely go in the same sentence, but now they do. Many products can be made from recycled plastic bottles. Chairs, tables, toys, and bags are just some of them.

Entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to make quick and easy money should dip their toes into these waters.

The only thing you need to do to start this business is to talk with local companies that sell bottled water and soft drinks. There’s a big chance they’ll rather do business with you than with the company that produces new (virgin) plastic bottles.

Bicycles are the future

More and more people ride bicycles every day because there are too many cars on the roads. In some cities, using a bike to get from point A to point B is faster than driving a car. That’s exactly where your chance lies.

Start a bicycle sale business to make money, and consider learning how to repair them in order to earn even more. Fixing a bike is surprisingly easy, and even those who’re not Mr. or Mrs. Fix-It can do it.

Be a green consultant

Becoming a green consultant is a good way to make money without actually getting your hands dirty. Green consultants are popping up like daisies everywhere, and that can only mean one thing – there’s money to be made, and the market is big enough for everyone.

These consultants evaluate people’s homes and businesses and make strategies to help them go green.

As a green consultant, you’ll need to be in contact with many contractors and construction waste removal companies. The more companies you work with, the bigger the chance they’ll recommend you to someone.

Recycle electronics

Your dad probably had a TV repairman on speed dial, but you certainly don’t. Why? Because you simply buy a new TV when the old one’s soul goes to Heaven. You probably know that old electronics are recycled, so why don’t you do it? There’s certainly money to be made in that field.

The greatest thing about this is that you don’t actually have to do the recycling. You can simply offer people to take their old electronic devices and bring them to any recycling plant. They’ll probably give them to you for free because let’s face it – the human race is lazy.

Develop green apps

If you’re good at programming, then consider making an app that’ll help people with the one thing they want to know the most – which green products to buy and where to buy them at fair prices.

You might also consider creating a DIY app for those who love tinkering around their homes while being eco-friendly at the same time. The possibilities are endless, so make an app that you think people need the most.

Contrary to popular belief, there’s nothing wrong with jumping on the bandwagon, especially if there’s money to be made. Enter the world of green business, do the job perfectly, and you’ll never have to worry about going out of business.