Simple Environmental Service Group helps businesses live in harmony with nature
Since its founding in 2008, Simple Environmental Service Group has been on a mission to help businesses live in harmony with nature. Through its efforts 9 million tons of recyclable materials have been kept from making their way to landfills.
To date the company has worked with more than 400 properties to help them reach their greenest potential.
The four divisions that make up Simple ESG offer a range of services from management of waste and recycling to construction and property management.
Total revenue hit $4.2 million in 2013, and the company projects revenue will reach $6 million this year, showing that the green industry is expanding.
“People were just (initially) focused on saving money,” said Danielle Basson, director of operations for the company. “Now it is more about sustainability and doing the right thing.”
Why is being green important?
We are responsible for the resources we are given. We, in Las Vegas have been extremely lax in regard to being sustainability conscious. We have more landfill space than most, and our historical focus has been more on enticing the “instant gratification crowd.” But, over the past few years, the perception of the Las Vegas community had vastly changed and we are now making huge moves in the right direction.
How can going green improve productivity?
Going “green” itself should never slow down productivity. Paying attention and digging in to processes should always increase productivity because you are increasing efficiency … plus it typically creates a healthier and happier workplace environment.
What influenced your decision to pursue green practices?
(The company’s) main focus is teaching our clients on how to build “green” practices into their everyday processes without disrupting their business.
How has being green reshaped your company’s public perception?
People are realizing that saving money is a byproduct of increasing things such as recycling rates. It does not have to be as complicated as people think.
— Paulina Rojas/Las Vegas Business Press
