As the economic situation continues to remain grim for businesses across the country and around the world, some companies are abandoning so-called green practices in an effort to save money.
What most of those businesses don;t realize is that truly green practices are are cost effective. A few require a long term perspective, but many offer short term savings as well.
This post is the first in a series of green business tips designed to transform your green business goals into more green in your pocket. Watch for a new idea or perspective on profitable green business every Monday.
The mantras of green is "Reuse, Reduce, Recycle"
It's a familiar phrase. We've all heard it. But are we getting it?
Many individuals and businesses only focus on the last part of that equation. And while recycling is a critical part of the green lifestyle, it's number three on the list
So what about one and two? Guess what? These are GREEN business practices that will save you money from day one!!
Think about it...
REDUCE
Switch from paper based project folders or memos to digital. You save paper, the cost of folders, toner, trash collection costs, and probably boost productivity time if you have documents that previously had to be re-keyed for edits or needed to be filed.
REUSE
Think of second uses for things. Or choose things that can be reused. The backs of used printer paper become notepads. Purchase second hand office furniture -- much of it is like-new. Replace disposable coffee cups with one real mug for everyone. Donate safe, non-toxic scrap materials to a local school's art program -- you may get a tax deduction! Shred incoming boxes to use as packing material for outgoing shipments.
Look around your business. See what can be reduced, without hurting morale or productivity. See what can be reused without affecting quality or safety. Solict input from employees to increase their buy-in and commitment.
Remember, recycling is number three. Save YOUR green first, with Numbers 1 and 2!
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So, I think it is important to leave the "recycle" for last. I will tell you a quick story: I carefully washed and collected my plastic recycling and put it out on the curb one day early...And the regular garbage man picked it up! Even though it was in a recycling blue bag and was nowhere near the regular trash. How many times does this happen and people don't even know it? Better to just cut back on the plastic in the first place, just to be on the safe side.
-Beverly
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