Sustainability today for small- and medium-sized companies is more than just changing light bulbs or using carpooling. Everywhere you look, there are ways to reduce your carbon footprint. There are many ways to extend your commitment towards sustainability, whether you are a student or a small business owner.
You can check your proofs online and on-screen. Reduce wasteful reprinting costs by detecting errors before printing. A University of Delaware publication revealed that 25% of paper used every semester ends up in the recycle bin. One university uses nearly 600,000. If there is a mistake, you can throw away the entire job and take a test print.
– Help eco-friendly vendors find and support them. The criteria for choosing a vendor in the printing industry was often based on speed, quality, or price. Other factors, such as finding a vendor who is committed to sustainability, are now equally important.
Print as close to your computer as you can. Business people have the freedom to move with their smart phones, blackberries and wireless laptops. What about printing from your smartphone? You can let your fingers do all the walking and go online to find the closest print shop to your document. This eliminates shipping costs, which can have an even greater impact on the environment than you think.
You can print only what you need. Executives can share and store documents online. This allows them to review PowerPoint slides and collaborate with home offices on proposals.
These tips were brought to you by Nader alaghband, CEO and founder of Earthtone. This online printing platform offers consumers and businesses the option to search for green printers based on not only their services and location, but also their environmental accreditations. Users can now find and support print providers that meet their preferences. “green”Responsibilty
