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If you’re like me, the whole idea of ??being green evokes the image of meeting (remember them) 60’s hippies wearing sandals and holding posters that say Save The Planet. Well, maybe you’re not as dated as I am, but you should have my overall drift, the green transition is for far-left radicals who demand that everyone reduce their carbon footprint immediately. Mainly because climate change and global warming are major issues that everyone should address, or the planet is rapidly going to Hell – like, right now!
Perhaps this is an extreme view of ecology that barely resembles modern recycling, composting and energy conservation practices to reduce our environmental impact. The whole concept of greening has embraced an “individual” playing field in which each of us can reduce our dependence on our limited natural resources – many of which are not renewable. Each of us can use less, change driving habits, recycle more items and lower energy / electricity consumption. We can also plant more trees and / or support organizations that are trying to save the environment.
But what about companies or firms – how do they fit into this green image?
Just like an individual, companies may operate or implement certain procedures that reduce their environmental impact. . It doesn’t really need to be anything shocking (possibly a wrong word), but simple actions that can make a significant difference. I was totally shocked to read on a leading green guide website that roughly 50% (that’s half) of the trees harvested in North America are actually used to make paper. Imagine what all this logging is doing to wildlife habitat and / or deforestation.
Even more surprising was the fact that it would take one tree to produce around two cartons of writing / faxing paper, and if only 5% of companies opted to send faxes by email (paperless faxing), it would save over a million trees per year. Moreover, first of all, you need to consider the total environmental cost of producing this paper – it takes more than 1,000 different chemicals and countless kilowatt hours of energy to make paper.
To complicate matters further, realize that in the United States (and elsewhere), generating energy often means burning more carbon, which releases some nasty chemicals into the atmosphere, such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. . Producing more of these chemicals gives us more smog and acid rain. Ouch.
One way businesses, large and small, can help the environment is by “getting rid of paper” or creating a “paperless office” by relying on new technologies such as digital faxing and document archiving. Computers and email have really changed the workplace and have greatly reduced our dependence on paper. Records, files, messages, faxes … can now be stored electronically or digitally. This “paperless office” can be further enhanced with “cloud” services where all information is stored on remote third party servers.
We also offer Virtual PBX (Private Branch Exchange) services where most, if not all, of our business calls and communications can be handled via computers and the Internet. This includes Internet fax or e-mail, which can be completely electronic. Changing as little as getting rid of your old traditional fax can go a long way toward making any business greener.
However, the question still remains as to whether these green things are good for business. The answer must be a definitive yes. Forget about the environment for a moment, on a purely operational level, using less energy, paperless, using digital documentation … will make your business more efficient and cheaper to run. Saving money is always good for business. It’s the same with doing things in the most modern way possible – especially if your business relies on quick communication with employees, customers or customers.
Of course, we must not forget about the benefits of PR that flow from the transition to green education. Emphasizing this green label on your products and services will surely increase awareness and generate more business, especially among customers who now require a greener alternative to the many products / services they use or use. A lot of companies are jumping into green fashion for this very reason – it’s just good for business.
While this may be seen as a bit sneaky or even manipulative, if these companies can back their claims with green actions that really benefit the environment, ultimately their motives don’t really matter as we all win. Reducing our dependence on non-renewable resources and / or using less energy can only be seen as a good thing. A good thing for the environment. A good thing for business. Now where I put those blessed sandals.
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Source by Titus Hoskins