Business etiquette that helps the environment

When you are running a business there are a lot of ways by which your business can help the environment. You just need to be aware and be willing to make the changes so that the business policies would help the environment. It may take proper knowledge and educating your employees to follow the rules and common practices to protect the environment.

Planting trees to be protected from indoor air pollution

It has come to light recently that our indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air. The reason for this being the indoor air is not properly ventilated and sometimes the furniture creates polluted air which can be very harmful to us. To deal with this there are many indoor plants that can be planted in the office to protect us from air pollution indoors. Indoor air pollution is a health hazard and should be dealt with seriously. The indoor plants can not only save us from indoor air pollution but also they can increase the beauty of the office and create a fresh environment in the office for everyone.

Powering off computers and electronic equipment when they are not in use

It is often seen that the computers in an office are always kept on even when no one is using them. This is a bad practice and causes wastage of electricity. You may think that the energy wasted is negligible but it adds up and it not only wastes energy but also cost you more significantly. It is beneficial for both the environment and your own savings to make it mandatory in the office to switch off computers and other electric equipment when the employees are leaving.

Avoiding travel

With technology advancement now it is possible to travel less for business. This saves money, time and effort. It can be done by telecommunicating. Employees can communicate on phones instead of physically traveling to the person. There are now many systems to initiate conference call over on the internet. However, the network performance, webcams, and audio devices should be checked so there are no errors in communication.

Using recycling bins in common areas

Many times when people are asked why they don't throw the waste in the recycle bin the most common reply was that the recycle bin wasn't near. This is an indication that the recycle bins are not placed at the right location. Also if the recycle bins are not placed in common locations it can be a sign that the company doesn't take this issue seriously. On the other hand, placing the recycle bin below the desk sends a clear message to the employees that the company is very serious about using the recycle bin properly and this will force them to use it properly and not toss the paper wastes around. There can be signs on the board to not throw paper anywhere except the recycle bin.

Reducing Paper Waste

Technology can play a very vital role in reducing paper wastage in an organization. Computer screens can be used to study a file and instead of written paper files, the files can be sent as attachments using email. Instead of books, ebooks can be used which can be read in an ebook reader or tablet. Paper wastage is a huge environmental problem that needs to be addressed. Besides paper-based project is also slow and time-consuming. The process can be taken care of more smoothly using modern technology and can be easier for any person to do. It saves time, energy and effort of an employee. It also has positive effects on the environment as saving paper can mean saving the trees that are so necessary for our environment.

Overall technology has a part to play in protecting the environment and saving our resources from being wasted. We should be aware to smartly apply technology to reduce wastage of resources.