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Is your business eco-friendly?

Today, we’re all extra conscious of our impact on the environment. In order to minimise any negative effects we have on our planet, it’s very important for us to make sure that the way we go about things is as sustainable as can be. Businesses in particular have a responsibility to keep their operations as eco-friendly as possible, and it’s surprisingly easy to do this – by just making a few small changes, you and your staff can do your little bit… in a big way.

Try these simple methods to contribute to a greener, healthier environment:

• Avoid printing things that don’t need to be printed. If you need to print something, reduce paper usage by printing on both sides of the sheet.
• Invest in office supplies that are made from recycled materials.
• Save electricity by shutting off appliances that are not being used.
• Make sure air conditioning or central heating are only on when they need to be – and if they do, programme them to switch on for only one or two hours at a time, rather than all day.
• Recycle waste efficiently. Separate landfill waste from recycling by having separate bins.
• Switching to energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs.
• Install motion sensors in any taps in your premises to avoid water wastage.
• Encourage staff to liftshare if they live close to one another - this is a great way to save fuel.

Use a reliable data shredding company with a recycling policy, such as Datashredders, to save on storage space and ensure that recyclable waste doesn’t end up going to landfill. A shredding company will often supply you with storage containers and periodically visit your premises to perform onsite shredding, so directing any paper waste to the waste containers provided will ensure that your business does its bit.

Undertaking a greener approach to your business’ daily operations will benefit your organisation in countless ways. A greener working environment is a cleaner working environment, so staff productivity is sure to rise. Your energy bills will fall, as will the amount you spend on paper once reducing the amount of printing done becomes second nature. Your business can be confident of remaining in line with any existing or new environmental legislation, and many customers will be attracted by a progressive, eco-friendly business.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Datashredders .