Going green is not just a responsible thing to do, it can also save your business money and boost productivity. Technology is making it possible to be environmentally conscious AND improve your bottom line at the same time. It’s no longer a commodity, but a smart business strategy.
Making an Environmentally-Friendly Office
You always want to save money and boost productivity, and you like to know you’re helping the environment. Now you can do it all. Consider these 5 simple ways you can make your office green today:
1) Use less energy.
Purchase only ENERGY STAR® Certified products. Look for copiers and printers with energy saving features such as a walk-up sensor, standby, sleep, and power off modes. Keeping your office equipment up to date will ensure you’re always using the latest, most energy efficient technology as well.
2) Recycle.
Recycle as much as you can from aluminum cans, paper, plastic, and even your printer cartridges. Take advantage of Sharp’s Toner Recycling Program. Keep recycling bins in your copy rooms and encourage your employees to recycle.
3) Streamline workplace efficiency.
Your employees likely spend a large amount of time just looking for information. Trying to find emails or searching through file cabinets are huge time-snatchers. A good workflow automation solution will not only reduce your printing costs but also boost your efficiency and productivity. Searching is much easier and faster in the digital world.
4) Go digital.
Speaking of digital, consider converting your meetings to a paperless, digital format. Utilizing Sharp Display Connect software along with the Sharp AQUOS BOARD® interactive display will allow all your meetings to be digital. You can display content including handwritten notes and drawings both on the interactive display and mobile devices simultaneously. Mobile users can capture images and take personal notes.
5) Switch to LED.
LED lights are much more energy-efficient than their incandescent counterparts. According to www.energy.gov, a typical incandescent bulb lasts about 1,000 hours. Compare that to LED bulbs, which last 30,000 to 50,000 or even longer.
Keeping it Green
There are many ways to save money and the environment. Making it part of your company culture not only ensures your business is helping the environment, but it encourages your employees to do the same. An environmentally-friendly office inspires environmentally-friendly households. Make the switch today!
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