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With Greta Thunberg recently being named Time magazine’s person of the year for 2019, it’s clear that as we rapidly approach 2020, the hot topic of environmentalism is here to stay. That’s why in today’s blog post, we’re taking a closer look at 3 ways businesses can look to adopt a new eco-friendly attitude as their new year’s resolution - ensuring they stay up to date with the latest in industry trends and best practices, all while doing their bit to help out Mother Earth.
Go paperless
Whether you’re an office-based business or a mobile food vendor, the likelihood is that you use a lot of paper. However, no matter if this is from receipts and invoices or daily memos, the reality is that in today’s digital age this excessive use of paper is often not needed.
Look to improve your business’s eco-footprint by embracing modern technological alternatives for any traditional means of paper usage. From cloud storage to email receipt systems, there’s an array of simple-to-use systems that enable you to have all information at your fingertips - and better yet, it doesn’t require any eco-systems to be harmed in the process!
Reinvent from product to packaging
It should go without saying, but the environmental credentials of any business start with the product its selling. As such, look to ensure products are manufactured and services are provided in a green manner at every possible opportunity.
Be sure it doesn’t end there, however. First impressions count, so look to use eco-friendly packaging to establish your business as a green brand to your customers from the off - as a highly sought after quality amongst consumers, this could really pay dividends for your business’s profitability. There’s plenty of options out there, from biodegradable packaging that can be safely disposed of to recycled packaging that promotes multi-use - so finding the right eco-friendly packaging option for your brand should be no trouble at all!
Renovate the workspace
Of course, a business that promotes environmentalism and sustainability needs to be able to accurately communicate this with its workforce (no matter how big or small it may be). An effective means of achieving this is through renovating your workspace with an eco-friendly mindset.
To do this, think smartly and logically, as different businesses will require different approaches. If you’re a small independent stall, for example, it could be as simple as changing light bulbs for more energy efficient alternatives. Of course, if you’re a larger-scale office, these renovations can be more extensive - from heat efficient window replacements to simpler, more subtle changes like supplying reusable coffee cups in canteen spaces, consider ways each separate space can be given an eco-refresh.
For an insight into how R+R Packaging can help your business become more eco-friendly this new year, browse our full range of eco-friendly packaging products or get in touch with our team today!
