Going Green

On April 8, 2009. By Fran, under Tech Talk.

Going Green: Small Steps For A Brighter Future

Green technology has become not only a new word in business vernacular, but a foremost priority among both large and small industries. A responsibility to protect the environment has reached global scale: major factory operations harnessing airborne pollutants, offices taking steps to perform paperless protecting national forest resources, supermarket chains offering reusable bags unlike plastic that are not environmentally safe.

Green businesses operate in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. By adopting principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and environment.

In a recent U.S. survey, 80% of executives say that green IT (information technology) is increasingly growing in importance, and 43% say they consider a vendor’s “greenness” when selecting their suppliers. Giants such as Xerox are now bundling software to help reduce printer waste, IBM has developed a method of recycling, and both Microsoft and WalMart recently introduced plans for eco-friendly technology

Our own green philosophy has emerged not only in the workspace, but on a broader scale. Transactions that would consume volumes of paper are electronic creating a “paperless office”. Not only does this creates a smoother and safe transmittal of important information but greatly reduces waste. No longer is the dreaded file room, overflowing and disorganized but now replaced with electronic documents.

EDI Options: Keeping It Green

I’m happy to report here at EDI OPTIONS has taken a part in the green movement. Our office components, monitors, battery chargers, motherboards, wires & cording that is no longer in use is dropped off at a local “e-cycling” station for safe recycling. Manufacturers, and retailers, who are already aware of the pressing need to better manage these materials, are providing more opportunities to recycle and reuse this equipment. Many computer manufacturers, TV manufacturers, and electronics retailers offer some kind of take back program or sponsor recycling events.

The office is a good start to begin to see things green. The employee kitchen can be the first and easiest way to get into the practice or recycling. Sorters for plastics, metals and Styrofoam will ensure everybody has a hand and get involved. A company can also get a energy audit by contacting the local utility service. This survey tracks energy identifying the sources to prioritize the energy uses according to the greatest to least cost effective opportunities for energy savings.

Find out how your company can go green and support the environment. Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and learn how you too can get involved.

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