| Recycling is becoming more and more important to | | | | environment! We all know that going completely |
| businesses. Whether they are recycling paper or | | | | paperless is next to impossible. However finding a |
| toners, everyone is trying to find ways to help the | | | | company that offers e-services such as e-invoicing |
| environment. I've been asked many times by sales | | | | and an online web portal to access information such |
| reps, "What type of recycling programs do we offer | | | | as product information, and other normally printed |
| for our customers"? In the world of copiers, it's not | | | | documentation is an easy way to keep track of your |
| just about offering toner recycling options; it's about | | | | records and will show a substantial impact on |
| much more. Understanding what your business | | | | improving your businesses' green initiatives. |
| partners are doing to ensure mutual success is a big | | | | - Up to date office equipment. Review the electronic |
| factor in keeping your business on the right path. | | | | equipment being used; including computers, copiers, |
| Important Business Trends: | | | | printers, and other large electricity hogs. Look for the |
| - Toner and cartridge recycling programs. Offering | | | | Energy Star logo on any equipment you have. |
| options for businesses to return their used cartridges | | | | Understanding power consumption and the role it plays |
| for free, back to the manufacturers or recycling facility, | | | | helps maintain a green workplace. |
| is key to providing good customer service. | | | | - Filtered water products. This trend is one that many |
| - Managed print service solutions. These programs | | | | businesses forget about. Did you know that less than |
| help keep printing costs down by reducing a | | | | 20% of water bottles are recycled every year? This |
| company's total carbon footprint. They create an | | | | is a great alternative to purchasing bottled water. Using |
| awareness of what a business is printing, how they | | | | your very own water line to filter fresh, clean water |
| are printing and the programs help employees print to | | | | through to a water cooler for endless, tasty water it |
| the right type of equipment. Managed print service | | | | just plain smart! |
| solutions can even lower electrical bills and paper | | | | Develop strong relationships with your business |
| consumption! Every company should be looking at | | | | partners to ensure your organizations green objectives |
| these alternatives as a way to adding some extra | | | | are met. Knowing these facts can lead to substantial |
| cash to their bottom line. Plus, you'll even save a few | | | | savings and also keep your eco-friendly employees |
| trees along the way! | | | | and customers happy! |
| - Electronic Documents. AHH…the paperless | | | | |
