In every swing of the economic pendulum there is always some business that is set to profit from the shift. As we are nearing the end of 2009 there are some market sectors that are going to get hit extremely hard. With a Cap and Trade or otherwise named energy tax coming soon, businesses are going to be forced to pay new taxes based on their carbon footprint. Those perceived as polluters, whose lively hoods are derived from resources such as petroleum, are going to take it in right the bottom line.

From farmers to lawn care franchises, those businesses who use fertilizer made from petroleum are going to be told that they have a greater carbon footprint and are therefore going to be "assessed" an energy tax. This money will go to the government who will use it to fight global climate change. Since there has been such an outcry over the destructive nature and dangerous side effects of synthetic chemicals on the environment these companies are already on shaky ground. While lobbyists are seeking a ban on these chemicals, it is more likely that they will be subjected to punitive carbon assessments instead.
So who is going to profit during this change in market trends?
The sustainable green community could harvest profits as the demand continues to grow for natural and organic products. This sector has seen impressive market expansion over the last ten years and could be poised for even more as prices force growers to seek alternate growing processes. Companies that are geared towards home gardeners and the do-it-yourself niche are also expected to see moderate gains.

The solid waste disposal and recycling sectors are also positioned well. One such company, Agra-Cycle, specializes in sustainable recycling programs which are an effective method for reducing carbon footprint assessments while also reducing the amount of waste shipped to the landfill. "Agra-Cycle is a non profit organization that specializes in helping project managers institute landfill diversion and zero waste initiatives." says Jack Revart, the director of public relations for Agra-Cycle. "Locally we have seen the casino industry in Tunica come under intense scrutiny from the corporate board rooms as well State officials due of the amount of waste the is being generated. When you realize that current landfill tipping fees are about forty dollars per ton and you are shipping out hundreds of tons each and every day, that creates a massive expense."

That is also a massive amount of pollution. The EPA states that for every ton of organic waste that is sent to a landfill it produces nearly a ton of methane gas. "We show businesses and local governments how to convert organic waste into compost by using technology that has already been used for nearly twenty years. Compost increases soil fertility and thereby increases agricultural production while simultaneously improving our environment.

Agra-Cycle is also developing a commercial in-vessel composting unit dubbed the Vee-Stack. "The Vee-Stack is a stoichomatic composting chamber that can process in excess of ten tons of waste per day. Current equipment of this type carries a price tag of nearly two hundred thousand dollars and comparable systems can quickly run into the millions of dollars. We have worked in this industry for some time so we have been uniquely positioned to understand what works and what doesn't. Purchasing a multi-million dollar composting operation to reduce your waste disposal is not sustainable if it costs you more than you are currently spending. We made major advancements in system design and expect to begin production in the summer of 2010 for around fifty thousand dollars" When asked why this new technology isn't going to be sold for more, Revart said, "We are in the business of promoting sustainable recycling, our business plan is not based on manufacturing so pricing is not the primary consideration. We are also planning on selling construction plans and operational guides. Our goal is to raise awareness of sustainable recycling and the many benefits of composting at every opportunity"

This is one market sector that bears further examination in the near future as businesses look to invest in carbon projects or carbon credits, that will reduce their carbon footprint assessment.

The President of the United States has already expressed his support for a United Nations Treaty to address the "crisis" of global climate change next month in Copenhagen. Whether or not he is successful in this bid - we don't know but like it or not, one way or another things are getting ready to change dramatically. How are you positioned?






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