Melting of glaciers in the North & the South Pole, decreasing population of penguins, less rainfall and high rising mercury are all sure signs of global warming and hence it becomes the responsibility of each and every individual residing on this lovely planet earth to make efforts from their side to help preserve the environment. And this support has to be whole heartedly supported by our industries who are the major contributors to environmental pollution. Company does have to analyze and find a solution as to how they can cut down on CO2 emission and the simplest solution is by practicing three R’s Reuse, Reduce & Recycle.
So make a start by creating a paperless office as research shows that an average person uses up to 1.5 pounds of paper every day.
Yes some paper work is needed for maintaining records but then again it has been observed that most of this office paper finds its way in the trash. But following some simple tips this wastage can be reduced to almost 60% :-
• The first step towards creating a paperless office is to
reduce the number of printers and place a printer at only centralized location. This will not reduce the wastage of paper but also helps you in cutting down on maintenance cost • Companies should invest in a good document management system that will promote paperless document management. This will be an important step towards paperless office and paperless data storage is also a secure way of data storage with fewer chances
of data getting corrupted or damaged over the years. • Another
important step towards creating a paperless office is to promote the use of emails for intra as well as interoffice communication. It is not only economical but also significantly
reduces the use of paper. • Last but not the least try reusing
both the sides of the paper for printing or you can even use the back of a paper that has been spoiled because of bad printing or doesn’t contain any personal information
Paperless office will help us in contributing towards a clean and green environment and this initiative should be supported by all organizations. There are many websites available on Internet which can provide you with all information on paperless offices and its various benefits. So, take help from online resources and make a significant contribution in keeping the environment clean and green.
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