It is now possible for every business on the planet to take steps toward being green. It’s near impossible to overestimate the effect going green will have on your business and the environment. Yes, it will most indubitably mean a little extra work from you and your employees, but the benefits are priceless. Just for the record, at least one of those benefits saves your business money. So, let’s get to it. Here are 3 ways you can progress in the world by making your business green.
Recycle
This is the easiest step of all. Many of us have been recycling since grade school. We were taught to separate our cans, plastics, and paper. If you work in an office, for instance, there are other things you can recycle, as well such as ink cartridges, computers, and other electronics. Say you work as an auto mechanic. Every tire you retire can be recycled. First, figure out what your company is throwing away on a daily basis. Then, start small. Set up collection receptacles for one or two things and add more until you are recycling everything you can.
Renew
One of the most wonderful ideas that man ever came up with was the processes needed to transform junk into things that could be used again and again. The whole epiphany came to Australia, first, in 1815. So, now we have all this treasured trash. What do we do with it? First, we are going to make sure each receptacle has in it only what’s designated to be there. Then, we are going to make sure that each bin gets where it needs to in order to be cleaned, broken down, and reused. The most convenient way to accomplish this is to hire a company to come pick up the bins and renew the materials for you.
Reuse
Once all is said and done, your company can party on the bottom line. Recycled goods, once renewed, can finally be reused. This not only keeps us from filling up our landfills and turning the earth and space into one gigantic junkyard, it will save your company bookoos of money. By using the cheaper, recycled products, your business saves money it would normally have spent on brand name or newer products.
Everyone likes to save money, especially a businessman. Having your company go green will not only make the world a greener place, but your wallet, too. Return often to learn more about what you can do to teach your employees about recycling, renewing, and reusing. You could even spread the cheer and encourage them to recycle at home, as well.
Originally posted on August 20, 2017 @ 3:33 pm