National Women's Small Business Month: Eco-Friendly Ways to Support Them

October is National Women's Small Business Month, a time to recognize women entrepreneurs and support women-owned businesses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration says women-owned businesses continue to be a major force in the U.S. economy and encourages communities to celebrate and support them throughout October. 

Here are 13 eco-friendly ways to celebrate Women's Small Business Month, based on information from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other sustainability organizations.