Switching to technologies that use less energy is one of the easiest ways to make your business less harmful to the environment. Think about what you do every day. How much power do those old appliances use?
Make the lighting and appliances better Start with the light. You can save a lot of electricity by replacing old light bulbs with LEDs that use less power. According to the Department of Energy LEDs use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lights (Department of Energy).
Thermostats that know how to do their job Smart thermostats can help you save energy by making sure you only use it when you need it. It's surprising that these changes can actually help you save money on your utility bills over time.
A recycling program that is well organized can help the environment a lot by reducing trash. The goal is to send less trash to landfills. Here is how to build a recycling machine for your company
First do an audit Find out what your business is throwing away. Find out what you throw away the most by doing a waste audit and then focus your efforts there.
Make Clear Stations Put up clear signs at all of the recycling stations in your building. If it's easy for people to recycle more of them will do it.
The way and where you buy things can have a big impact on your environmental goals. Not only do the ingredients or materials you use affect the sustainability of your sourcing but so do the businesses you support along the way.
Look at Your Vendors Choose suppliers who are known for using methods that are good for the environment. If they're local that's even better because it will cut down on the emissions from transportation. Look for certifications like Certified B Corporation (B Corp) to see if a company is environmentally friendly.
Pick materials that can be reused or recycled Look for office supplies and product packaging that are made from materials that have been recycled or come from a sustainable source.
You need more than just rules to make your business better for the environment it needs to be part of your culture. When you teach your workers to be more eco friendly it often has a snowball effect that makes a bigger difference in the long run.
Teach and involve your employees Have classes or workshops on how to be more eco friendly. Let your team know how what they do helps the team reach its bigger goals.
Promote environmentally friendly choices Ask your employees to come up with new ideas and suggest ways to do things that are better for the environment. Give people who suggest and make changes that are good for the environment credit or prizes.
In today's digital world it's not only possible to go paperless it's also better. This not only cuts down on waste but it also makes things work better. Let's be honest piles of bills and memos look like they came from the past.
Use Online Tools To use less paper store files in the cloud and send emails. People can work together without having to print anything out with Google Workspace and Microsoft 36
Make Digital Files of Receipts and Invoices Change all of your records and transactions into digital files. Your accounting department will be happy to have less paperwork to deal with and you'll use a lot less paper.
Cloud Based Meetings Meeting online can be just as good as meeting in person and it cuts down on the pollution that comes from traveling.
In short it doesn't have to be hard to make your Willis business better for the environment. You can show your community how to be more environmentally friendly by making smart changes that use less energy and produce less waste. Every little bit helps whether it's using energy efficient technologies starting a recycling program getting your supplies from sustainable sources promoting a green culture or going digital. Remember that sustainability is a process not a goal. Everything you do matters a lot. It's not just good for the environment it's also good for your business to get tax breaks and other benefits for going green.
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