# Eco Assessments Todae Helps Business Reduce Impact By Bamboo Magazine | Published 2007-04-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-assessments-todae-helps-business-reduce-impact References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/eco_sustainability/eco_assessment_for_homes_busin/) Australia's Todae, which retails eco products to consumers, is now offering "[environmental assessments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-management-system)" for small to medium sized businesses. The assessments, or audits, are designed to offer businesses practical options for [reducing their impact on the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbongauge) by analyzing energy and water efficiency and reducing potentially toxic materials in the workplace. Is it only a matter of time before home assessments are offered as well? **Implications** - With eco-conscious consumers on the rise, companies are striving to alter their practices to include greener methods. These companies require knowledge on how they can incorporate [eco-friendly solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iken-clean) into their production and advertising methods. Consulting companies can help these companies target green demographics by expanding their eco-knowledge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Assessments for Businesses:** The trend of offering eco assessments for small to medium-sized businesses to analyze energy and water efficiency and reduce potentially toxic materials, presents an opportunity for consulting firms to expand their eco-knowledge and target green demographics. - **Green Consumerism:** The rise of eco-conscious consumers presents an opportunity for companies to alter their practices and incorporate greener methods, creating a market for eco-friendly products and services. - **Home Eco Assessments:** The possibility of offering home eco assessments is an opportunity for companies to expand their services and cater to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in households. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Consulting:** The trend of offering eco assessments to businesses presents an opportunity for environmental consulting firms to expand their services and provide practical options for reducing energy and water use and toxic materials. - **Eco Retail:** The rise of eco-conscious consumers presents an opportunity for eco retail businesses to create a market for sustainable products and services. - **Home Services:** The possibility of offering home eco assessments presents an opportunity for home services companies to expand their offerings and cater to the growing demand for sustainable solutions in households. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-ecos.md) - [Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-shop.md) - [ESG E-Commerce Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seekxr.md) - [Eco-Focused Egg Reporting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredibly-sustainable-reporting-tool.md) - [Eco Retailer-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-consumer-connection.md) - [Conscientious Business Insights Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insights-platform.md) - [Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-optimizer.md) - [Conscious Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-buy.md) - [Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology.md)