We have significantly reduced our electricity use by over 30%. We did this by purchasing energy star appliances and office equipment.Being green isn't just innovative, its smart and less expensive!
The greenest paper is no paper at all, so keep things digital and dematerialized whenever possible. The more you do online, the less you need paper. Keep files on computers instead of in file cabinets. We often send confidential communications over email. This ensures a speedy delivery of the message to the client and supports our green efforts. Although we are not completely paper less, almost 90% percent of our client files are located on a secure server; hence, why we no longer have or need large file cabinets to store these files. Also, with changes to technology we are able to create and send documents via email and fax without printing them first!.
Although some paper use can not be avoided, so use recycled paper and envelopes that have been processed and colored using eco-friendly methods. Our Pens and pencils are made of recycled materials, and refillable pens and markers are preferable to disposable ones. We often use biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen, and provide biodegradable cleaners for the custodial staff. Buying in bulk so that shipping and packaging waste are reduced, and reuse the shipping boxes is yet another way we achieve this.
Further, we make it a point to Recycle printer cartridges and purchase remanufactured ink and toner cartridges. In addition, we have donated unwanted products and furniture. These are a few in our many efforts to be more eco-friendly and go green.
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