With these small business ideas you will not only be making an income for yourself, but you will be improving people’s lives and the health of the planet too.
More and more people today are becoming eco-conscious and trying to incorporate more “green” habits into their lives.
Providing services that help people solve a problem and add to their quality of life, and being able to do it in an environmentally friendly way is a great way to position yourself in this trend.
You will also feel an extra measure of pride in your business.
You will be surprised at the different types of businesses that can be considered “green”, and many of these ideas are listed under other categories on this site.
But I listed them here too for those of you who are looking specifically for a green business idea.
So go ahead and check out these ideas and see what makes you feel good, and inspires you to be part of the solution to making our planet a safer and healthier place to live.
Becoming a Green Consultant One of the hottest topics in the world these days is “green” everything. From the way that we shop, cook, eat, travel and even live, many of us are looking for ways to live in a more ecologically responsible manner.
Recycle Clothing for Profit Do you have a sewing machine? Do you have all kinds of torn jeans that you were going to cut up for rags or turn into shorts? Well, you can take your love of sewing and your old clothing and create your own business making brand new products to sell. Metal Recycling If you are looking for service business ideas metal recycling can be an excellent business idea and a green one too. During construction, renovation, and demolition projects at residential and commercial sites, many metal waste materials are generated and need to be removed.
Repurpose Old Tires If you have a fun and quirky creative nature this business idea just may be for you. How about making planters and other creations out of old tires? Customers will love that you are recycling and reusing them.
Water Fuel Car Conversion This business idea is for you if you are somewhat mechanical and would love to help people save big on their gas bills while cleaning up air pollution and sticking it to the big oil companies too.
Natural Fibers Online Store Having an online store selling a certain eco-friendly product or products is one way to create a successful business. But you want to create your store around a niche just as you would an information site.
Custom Lamps This home based business idea is all about turning odds-and-ends and unusual items into lamps and light sculptures.
Custom Lampshades This business idea carries on with our lamp theme by designing and making custom lampshades.
Old World Upholstery Cleaning This would be a very eco-friendly green business. Argosheen is a non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning solution which is friendly to the environment with no toxic chemical smell, and everything else is just water.
Pet Yard Pickup This is one of the simplest business ideas I have found and a very easy business to start. And with all the pet owners around the world, there is a constant supply of repeat business.
Kitchen & Bath Resurfacing With this business idea you can help people to remodel their kitchens and baths in a more eco-friendly way, and save them lots of money too.
Sell Soap Nuts Soap Nuts! Many people have never even heard of them, much less would want to hear about a business idea based on them.
Healthy Home Consultant This business idea may be just right for you if you are knowledgeable about home health issues such as allergens, toxins, air quality, safety, using eco-friendly cleaning products and more.
Green Cleaning Service A cleaning business is one of the fastest and easiest to start, and with this business idea we’ll explore how to do it in an environmentally friendly way.
