How Do You Reduce Paper Waste In The Office?
Did you know, according to the American Forest & Paper Association, that Americans use more than 4 million tons of office paper every single year? Not only is reducing paper waste good for the environment (less paper used means less trees cut down), it also reduces the amount of waste in landfills. Here are simple and effective ways to reduce your office’s paper use. Implement a recycling program throughout the office to ensure all paper waste is properly recycled (even shredded paper can be recycled). Place recycle bins throughout the office and educate employees on what, when, and how to recycle paper. Encourage employees to think before they print and to do so only when absolutely necessary. In the same vein, promote double-sided copies, single-spaced documents, and smaller font if they must print. Go paperless. The paperless office may seem like a farfetched dream but technology is making it easier than ever to switch from hard documents to digital ones. Give employees the option o
