Rural development constitutes the aspect for overall development of rural areas in physi- cal, technological, economic, socio-cultural and institutional levels, aiming to finally improve the quality of life of rural people. A ‘green’ business can be defined as a business that makes an effort to protect the environment, to reduce adhere environmental impact, to minimise energy use and natural resources consumption, and also to have a positive impact on the environment, to the local society and to corporate profitability as well Within green policy aspect, business begins to discover envi- ronmental initiatives, paperless policies, renewable energy solutions, innovative recycling programs, reducing policies for their waste and energy-saver technologies. The aim of this paper is to describe a model website structure, as internet training constitutes an useful tool for business owners that are environmentally concerned aiming to adapt practices to improve their profit and also to protect the environment. The proposed model website provides extended information and motivation on green policies and tactics, simple guidelines and case studies of green business

Using the internet to Support green business For rural development and environmental Protection

MISSO, ROSA;
2014-01-01

Abstract

Rural development constitutes the aspect for overall development of rural areas in physi- cal, technological, economic, socio-cultural and institutional levels, aiming to finally improve the quality of life of rural people. A ‘green’ business can be defined as a business that makes an effort to protect the environment, to reduce adhere environmental impact, to minimise energy use and natural resources consumption, and also to have a positive impact on the environment, to the local society and to corporate profitability as well Within green policy aspect, business begins to discover envi- ronmental initiatives, paperless policies, renewable energy solutions, innovative recycling programs, reducing policies for their waste and energy-saver technologies. The aim of this paper is to describe a model website structure, as internet training constitutes an useful tool for business owners that are environmentally concerned aiming to adapt practices to improve their profit and also to protect the environment. The proposed model website provides extended information and motivation on green policies and tactics, simple guidelines and case studies of green business
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