The world is becoming increasingly aware of the damage that humans have caused to the planet, with environmental debates and new initiatives taking place on a regular basis.
Each and every one of us is responsible for the negative effects our actions have on the environment, which is why we must all strive to do better.
We discuss several small changes that businesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to huge enterprises, can make to help reduce their environmental impact.
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Switch your supplier
Environment .. Your business can reduce your carbon footprint by switching to a green energy supplier, which uses energy from renewable sources like wine or solar power, rather than those which cannot be renewed, such as coal or oil.
If you are unsure of how to make the switch, then you can speak to companies such as National Business Communications, which helps businesses find ethically sourced green solutions for their gas and electricity supply.
Ditch the single-use plastics
Plastic waste and the devastating effect it has on the planet is a topic of much discussion lately. With a whopping one million plastic bottles being purchased across the world every minute, and only 9% getting recycled, it is unsurprising that plastic is causing an enormous amount of pollution.
Your company can help to tackle the problem by removing single-use plastic cups and other throwaway cutlery items from the office. For instance, you might have a water dispenser, which comes with disposable cups.
By removing that option from the workplace, employees will have no other option than to use their own bottles or mugs for the kitchen to drink their water from. Your company can even encourage them by supplying staff with branded, refillable water bottles.
Take part in environmental initiatives
Partaking in regular environmental initiatives can certainly help boost your company’s corporate social responsibility, helping with brand image and building positive PR for your business.
Moreover, employees will appreciate having the opportunity to give back to the community, particularly if turned into a nice team building day, in which they can also bond with their colleagues and boost workplace morale. Fun ideas include partaking in beach clean-ups or fundraising a sky-dive to help a local environmental charity.
Re-think your purchases
Purchasing recyclable products, or using those which have already been recycled, is an easy but effective step which all businesses should be taking in order to help tackle environmental pollution.
Ink cartridges, for example, largely end up in landfills, which is why many businesses are now making the eco-friendly switch to re-manufactured cartridges, made using recycled plastic casings. These are also between 10 and 50% less expensive, making it a win-win for your business and the environment!
For the newly eco-conscious business-owner, pod-based coffee machines are also best avoided. This is because most of the disposable pods will end up in a landfill if they are not properly recycled. If you are actively trying to do better, it is important to note that almost all office-based products, such as pens, mousepads and furniture, can be bought in recycled materials these days.
Making these small, simple changes can certainly help in fighting the environmental problems that humans have caused. Not only can they boost your brand image, painting you in a more positive light in the eyes of the increasingly eco-conscious general public, but, in many cases, they can also save your business money. It’s a win-win for everyone!
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