Here are some ways your business can be more environmentally friendly.
Print Items:
The best way to be environmentally friendly with paper items is to limit the number of printed items in your business. However, sometimes the product or service you are selling still requires you to use printed items. For paper items such as business cards, letterheads, etc., use recycled paper and lightweight or plant-based ink. For packaging, use biodegradable material for boxes and filling. Having QR codes for your business on your printed items could also reduce the number of you need because potential clients can use their phones to scan your information. One great website that provides a variety of eco-friendly options for a variety of business-related products is https://www.greenerprinter.com .
Digital Items:
If your business is 100% digital and you thought you were off the hook, think again. Unfortunately, electricity is responsible for a fair amount of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants. Use a SmartStrip when you need to plug in your computer and digital devices. Adjust screen brightness on your digital devices not only cause less strain on your eyes but also saves energy. If you are away from your device, put it on sleep mode. Shut down and turn off devices completely during closing time.
Building Maintenance:
With Covid, bosses realize many people can work from home. If possible, keep people at home so that you can minimize office and land space. If you are working in an environment where you have to be there, here are a few things to change up to be more environmentally friendly. Use natural light. There are areas in the daytime that keep the lights off where sunlight can make everything visible. When the sunlight goes down, replace lights with LED lightbulbs and turn everything entirely off at the closing time. For cleaning, unfortunately, many disinfectants are not environmentally friendly. Still, you can minimize usage by using multi-surface biodegradable, vegan cleaners with re-fillable bottles for when things are mildly dusty or dirty. You can also hire janitorial services with green practices to do a deep clean (including vents, floors, and surfaces) every month.
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