You can't understand that memo, can you? When you print out the first draught, you notice a spelling mistake. You print out the second version and find that you forgot to put in some commas. You print out the third draught and choose a new title later on. Now that the final draught is done, it's time to print it. Before you throw away those useless pieces of paper, think about how you might be hurting your business and the environment.
You probably already know that recycling can save space in a landfill. But did you know that recycling can also make your business money? If your workplace follows these recycling tips, it will be ready to help save the world.
- Recycle what you can. If you recycle but don't buy recycled products, you're kind of defeating the point because it makes people less likely to make recycled products.
- Recycle office equipment. Did you know that you can recycle computers, cell phones, PDAs, pagers, chargers, and batteries that can be charged again and again? Many companies and stores in your area, like Staples, make it easy to recycle your equipment.
- Start a programme for recycling. Almost every kind of paper used in an office can be recycled. So are most things made of plastic, aluminium, and paper. If your office doesn't already have a recycling programme, you can find out how to start one by calling a local recycling company.
- Recycle inkjet and toner cartridges that are empty. The more draughts you don't print, the less money you'll spend on new cartridges. But when the inkjet or toner cartridge is empty, you can recycle it through mail-back programmes or local stores like Staples.
- Don't waste paper. Find ways to talk to each other that don't involve paper, like e-mail. Also, save old paper to use as scrap, make copies on both sides, and only print the pages you need. If your office uses less paper, it will save money and help the environment.
In fact, Staples has a programme called "Recycle for Education" that gives $1 to local education charities for every empty inkjet or toner cartridge you recycle in their stores.
