In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share a few tips to make your business as “green” as it can be.
Change the Lightbulbs
We’ve almost all seen those light bulbs that look like a curly straw. Did you know that they use 66% less energy that regular bulbs? A bit pricier than their regular counterparts, they will save you more money in the long-run because they last 10 times longer and use less energy.
Buy Green
Instead of buying harsh chemical cleaners and energy-sucking electronics, check out their eco-friendly counterparts. Look for the “Energy Star” on electronics. This program by the Environmental Protection Agency allows companies whose products are eco-friendly to market themselves with the special “Energy Star”.
Reduce Paper Use!
This one seems like a no-brainer but the average employee still goes through a half-pound of paper waste every single day. Slash that number by doing more on the computer such as editing online, sending memos via email, and avoiding cover sheets as much as possible. Turn old printouts over and use it as scratch paper!