 Reducing the use of resources is the first step in the three-fold process of greening an overall result: reduce, re-use and recycle.
Reducing office resources can be as basic as following a set of simple principles to cut out some of the consumption that is a regular part of a business.
For paper reduction, do more with paperless records. Eliminate a lot of the duplication of electronic records that seem to make their way into paper, and take steps to keep printing to a minimum.
For other materials like glass and metal, consider the packaging of everything from tools to products, and make process changes as necessary to cut materials from your daily operations.
To reduce the consumption of tools and equipment, keep your electronics and other gear in good shape with training best uses, periodic repair service, and other support to make sure you’re not just churning plastic shell electronics and other gear out into landfills.
Similarly, keep companies vehicles in shape for a long life, to limit the material waste caused by fleet turnover.
To reduce hazardous materials, think about alternative ways to import needed resources into the office. You can choose less caustic renovation products, rent equipment rather than buying, or do more of what goes on in a business by hand. More labor doesn’t always mean more cost; for processes affecting your products, claim your greener labor processes and include them in pricing.
These steps will help keep your work place greener for a brighter future.
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