4 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Sustainable

Making your business more sustainable is no longer just a trend, it has become a must. Basically, if you want your business to stay afloat, you need to do everything you can to help preserve the environment. Not only are there regulations about it but people now also prefer to buy products and services from companies that are sustainable. The good news is, there are so many ways you can get there. We came up with 4 of these you should take a closer look at.

Reduce your waste

There's no need to say that if you want to help preserve the planet, you have to invest in waste management. However, before you do that, it might be worth thinking about the ways you can reduce your company's waste. Depending on the industry you're in, there might be a lot of waste to deal with. For instance, you can ask your employees to use electronic files and only print documents when absolutely necessary. You can also encourage them to use real glasses in the office instead of plastic cups.

Recycle like a boss

The bigger your business gets, the more waste will end up in your trash cans every week. Luckily, about 90% of that waste can be recycled as long as you're ready to put some time and effort into it. The first and most important thing to do is get practical recycle stations for you and your team members. Just make sure they're marked visibly and positioned in a way that anyone in the office can reach them with ease. And there's a lot more besides paper and plastic your business can recycle. For example, if there's a printer unit in your office, recycling printer cartridges is also a good idea.

Opt for a shared office space

Shared office spaces are constantly gaining more attention and they're sustainable. And this doesn't only refer to physical spaces but to energy, equipment and supplies as well. They usually include a lot of natural light, which helps save energy and makes your employees more productive. Plastic utensils are rarely used and LED lights are used for artificial lighting which are more eco-friendly. With that being said, opting for a good shared office space is a no-brainer. We should also mention that operating from a shared office space means your employees will connect with professionals from other industries which can only help your company grow.

Create a tradition

All you need to do is get creative and helping to preserve nature can be a lot of fun. Try to organize monthly gatherings where you and your employees will do something good for the planet. For instance, you can all go to a local park and help clean it. If it feels like your team members don't have enough time to do this, bring the tradition into the office. Make it a tradition of bringing only vegetarian meals in order to protest against the impact of the meat industry on the environment. You can even call it vegetarian Wednesday if you want. Awarding the most eco-conscious employee should be enough to get everyone to participate.

Follow these 4 ways and you’ll do exactly what is asked from modern-day entrepreneurs. You’ll be doing something of value and attract more environmentally-friendly people to your business.

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