Business owners want to see some cost justification for going green. While many environmentally-sensitive ideas sound good, they can't all be applied due to the cost factors involved.

Here are 5 things you can implement that will quickly benefit your bottom line.

1. Use recycled materials that can be purchased at lower prices.
2. Purchase energy-saving office equipment that will reduce your utility bills.
3. Efficiently use office space to cut down on lease and energy costs.
4. Use a "return on investment" (ROI) Analysis to make building improvement decisions.
5. Partner with vendors who are environmentally-conscious and have reduced their costs of doing business, and therefore are able to charge less.