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With all the documentaries and news out there on social media at the moment, people are more and more aware of things harming the planet and its animals.

It has caused people to be more demanding of businesses to be more sustainable, reduce waste and recycle and reuse things as much as possible. As people are trying to be more eco friendly at home they are looking at things they buy and the businesses they are supporting. So, with this in mind, building sustainable practices in your business will help it thrive. It will help people to continue to support you and your business by seeing what sustainable practices you have put in place. It can be hard to work out where to start, so here are some ideas on being a more eco-friendly business.

Recycle more than simply paper and ink cartridges. Be inventive with it. Why not decorate your office with upcycled furniture? A fresh coat of paint may completely transform a seat or desk while also adding charm and uniqueness. If you don’t want to do the work yourself, look for vintage or used furniture.

By shredding old or unneeded paper, you can turn it into packaging for your items. This is considerably less expensive than purchasing individual packing supplies. If you use something on a daily basis, consider how you might recycle or reuse it. If you’re working with cables, for example, purchase a cable stripper so you can reuse them.

Raising the number of individuals working from home in the UK might save large amounts of carbon per year, which could have a massive impact on a company’s environmental footprint. The pandemic launched in the era of remote working, with many companies freeing their employees from their workstations. In the future, there will be less and less demand for a physical workplace. There will be less electricity consumed, a decrease in individual carbon footprints due to the elimination of commutes, and fewer office supplies required, resulting in less waste.

Each year, over 150 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated by single-use items. Thankfully, you may simply substitute reusable things instead of single-use items. If you and your co-workers use a coffee machine to get through the day, you’re probably going through dozens of plastic coffee pods, not to mention any additional waste you’re generating if you’re using single-use paper or plastic cups. However, you do not have to abandon your caffeine kick in an attempt to protect the environment. Alternatively, use a standard coffee machine with a washable filter and ask staff to bring their own mugs to work. Environmentally concerned businesses can lessen their ecological footprint with little effort by making this simple change in business procedures. Single-use coffee pods, cups, and filters are not only environmentally beneficial but are also more cost-effective.

There are so many other ways you can add sustainable practices to your business. Simple, see where you can do better and act upon it? Some businesses even plant a tree for every sale and have helped rebuild forests.

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