Most people think April is the greenest month, not only for the budding spring foliage but because it is the month we celebrate Earth Day. However, November also plays host to thousands of events across the country promoting recycling thanks to America Recycles Day on November 15. At Pacific Office Automation, we are dedicated to promoting green business practices that help the environment as well as our customers' bottom lines. An efficient business is less wasteful of materials and of time. In honor of America Recycles Day, here are six tips to reduce your eco-footprint.
- Create custom workflow solutions to save time and reduce paper. Many document-heavy offices tend to print out hard copies each time a document changes or moves throughout departments. With a custom workflow process, users can easily access, edit, manage, store, and move documents for consistency and efficiency.
- Rein in runaway printing. Take control of paper and ink use with print track and control. This function eliminates unnecessary printing by intuitively deleting duplicate or abandoned jobs, and printing documents with the appropriate settings. That means e-mails will not be sent to the color laser printer.
- Convert to an electronic records system. A document management system serves as a centralized hub for all company records. POA offers best-in-class software to intuitively file, search, and share faxes, emails, documents and graphics.
- Consider the cloud. Storing data on a shared network rather than a physical server reduces energy consumption while also addressing connectivity and data security issues for work forces that conduct business on mobile devices.
- Downsize your devices. Today's printers perform a number of functions: printing, scanning, and faxing from a single power source. At Pacific Office, our partners care as much about the environment as we do. All of our machines meet or exceed Energy Star compliance standards. We partner with the most innovative manufacturers in the marketplace that are constantly introducing new energy-saving features and eco-friendly ink.
- Work with your machine's manufacturer to dispose of byproducts responsibly. Most manufacturers have sophisticated recycling programs in place that make it simple for customers to recycle toner cartridges either through prepaid shipping or on-site pickup.
With a multifunction printer, every organization can minimize their environmental impact while saving time and money. That’s something worth celebrating every month. Contact Pacific Office today to find the best multifunction printer for your business needs.