3 Sustainability Hacks To Use In Your Office

For many offices, sustainability strategies can long-term goals and phases. That waiting and planning can be daunting, but not all sustainable projects involve much waiting. Here are three simple sustainability hacks that can help your office become eco-friendly in an easy and manageable way, with little start-up costs, and little to no effort in sustaining their utility. 

1. Eliminate plastic bottles

Have a drink vending machine in the cafeteria, lobby, or kitchenette? Consider eliminating the bottles (and the plastic waste that goes with it), and instead replace it with a water (or soda) fountain or filtration system for the tap. Encourage workers to bring their mugs, glasses, or reusable bottles, or provide a set for them. The change will encourage greener and healthier practices in the office.

2. Make double-sided printing the default on all computers

In order to reduce paper waste, defaulting all company computers to double-sided can save time, money, and paper for all. Depending on the number of computers in the office, and the team of individuals who could go through and change the settings, you can get the job in a day. In addition, setting a tray or recycling bin beside the printer to collect misprints for scrap or one-sided use can encourage zero-waste practices in your office.

3. Install EcoFont

EcoFont is a program that allows your computers and printers to print with less ink without reducing the quality of the print. Versus draft mode, when printers might reduce the number of dots per inch in an assortment that leaves letters looking blurry, EcoFont’s program places the white dots in the center of the font. This method maintains the quality of the print while reducing the amount of ink used. Using EcoFont not only saves you money by allowing your toner to last longer, but it also saves the environment by reducing the environmental impact of ink and toner, printing, and energy that goes into office waste. Overall, it’s pretty much a one-time installation without needing any second thoughts.

These three are just a start to many hacks that can improve your office’s sustainability. For more sustainable strategies for your business, follow our blog.