3 Ways Going Green Can Help Your Business Save More
Saturday, September 7, 2019, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Going green is nothing new. In fact, the concept has been around for a couple of decades.
However, more and more consumers are concerned with the various ways that businesses are helping to save the environment.
Getting on board with going green now doesn’t have to be too hard to do.
Here are three easy ways your business can start going green very soon.
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Use Paperless Operations
We’re sure you’ve already started switching many of your business operations to digital format due to its ease of use. Now, it’s time to consider all the processes that go on at your business. Look for ways to eliminate traditional paper recording.
By switching to tools like cloud networks your business will require fewer paper products to operate regularly. The fewer paper products you have to purchase, the more money your business can save. Also, with fewer paper products, the less room you’ll need to store new supplies as well as existing paper filing.
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Improve Your Landscaping
You may be wondering how the landscaping of your business is going to do anything for improving your bottom line. The truth is that it’s all in the mental state of your employees. Those who work for businesses who have a properly maintained landscape full of oxygen-producing greenery have happier employees.
Happier employees result in higher productivity levels and less time called off. This means you’re getting more production for the same cost. This can save you from having to pay employees overtime to meet product deadlines. You should consider speaking with an environmental consulting firm to learn how different features of your landscape can affect your employees.
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Use Energy Efficient Lighting Options
Some of your biggest expenses are going to be your utility costs. One of the easiest ways to help reduce your power bill is to install more energy-efficient lighting. This can be done by simply replacing incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs.
LED lighting has many benefits that will save you some green. First, they use less energy than other alternatives. Second, they last for much longer than alternatives, which means purchasing lighting products less often.
Going green is an initiative that every business should undertake. It helps to save the environment and positions your business in a positive light with consumers. The above are three easy things that your business can do to start being more green. The best part about these three suggestions is that your business can actually save some money in the process of going green. It becomes a win-win situation for all.
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Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan
