| "Going green" is one trend we're happy to see | | | | Rethink |
| becoming more and more popular. Even if you are | | | | Many offices now are going paperless. That is, |
| still uncertain about global warming, practices that | | | | they're forgoing all the usual forms of paper |
| can make your business greener can also save on | | | | creation such as memos, faxing, invoicing, etc. All |
| your bottom line. | | | | these things can be done via electronic means |
| Here are more simple ways your business can | | | | now. A paper-driven office can enjoy more |
| help lessen the impact on the environment and | | | | organization as well as less waste by converting |
| potentially save a dollar or two. | | | | to electronic files. |
| Reduce and Reuse | | | | Re-purpose |
| Some may not consider plastics to be | | | | Does your office receive magazine subscriptions? |
| earth-friendly because of the way they are | | | | If so, what do you do with the magazines once |
| made, however, with certain business supplies | | | | everyone has read them? I happened to find a |
| plastic might have the advantage. For instance, | | | | great little article on different ways to reuse |
| you can purchase paper file folders that have a | | | | magazines here: |
| percentage of post-consumer waste in them, but | | | | Recycle |
| unless you also recycle those when they've | | | | Just about every town has some sort of |
| served their purpose, they will likely end up in the | | | | recycling program for items such as paper, plastic, |
| landfill as opposed to another file cabinet. As an | | | | aluminum and glass. Recycling at your place of |
| alternative, you can purchase plastic file folders | | | | business might seem like a hassle, but consider |
| that can be reused over and over again, simply | | | | the advantages of recycling: |
| by using peel off labels on them. Three-ring | | | | -Saves on natural resources |
| binders are another product that can be | | | | -Reduces landfill waste |
| re-purposed many times before their usefulness | | | | -Saves energy (it takes less energy to make |
| comes to an end. These can be purchased at | | | | recycled products than it does new ones) |
| almost all the larger office supply stores. | | | | Another thing to try is to rotate recycling |
| Such items like staplers, scissors, drawer and file | | | | responsibilities in a company. Each week designate |
| organizers, tape dispensers and more can all be | | | | a different person to take on the duties. |
| purchased recycled and serve you for a long time. | | | | Finally, try calling your waste management |
| Try the Recycled Products Cooperative at as a | | | | company to see if they already offer a recycling |
| source for all your recycled office needs. | | | | program for your area. |