Efficiency Around The Office
Nearly every office, be it commercial or home-based, may
have areas of inefficiency that can be improved upon. We
are not talking sales figures or profit margins or budgets,
but inefficient waste and resource management. For
instance, let us look at some common aspects and
consider how consumption can be reduced and how to
make better use of resources.
Not all paper work and receipts need to be shredded, but
sometimes, for the sake of security, it is necessary. This
shredded paper is recyclable or it can be contributed in
layers to a compost or worm bin. It can also be donated to
animal shelters or pet stores where it is used in the bottom
of cages to help keep them clean. This will ease workloads
on staff, keep operational costs down, and the animals are
more comfortable in their cages. The animal waste along
with the bedding is easily composted.
Technology now makes it possible to save paper on a daily
basis by sending emails. Worth mentioning, is the time
saved as compared to communicating via the postal
system. When sending a fax, if possible, refrain from using
a cover sheet. For efficient paper use at the photocopy
machine, set it to automatically print pages on both sides.
When making draft copies with the photocopier or printer,
use the reverse side of any suitable scrap paper. We keep a
box of this paper handy for visiting children to color and draw
upon. The blank side of any scrap paper can be used for
shopping lists, reminder notes, game scoring, or the
perpetual to do list(s) that we all have.
We often use sheets of adhesive labels in our office printer.
The edges, top and bottom of each used sheet have 1/4" of
remaining unused material. These can be trimmed to
convenient lengths and stored in a small jar (or other
storage container of choice). These labels come in handy
when labeling items destined for the freezer, jam jars, bulk
foods or shop and craft supplies.
Keep computer equipment such as external drives, printers
and scanners powered off when they are not in use ? turn
them on only for the duration that they are needed. Stand-by
power (lights or clock displays) can be eliminated by either
using a power bar or by manually unplugging the
equipment. Sleep the computer during the day when not in
use (lunch, coffee, or meetings) and turn all equipment off
before leaving at the end of the day.
These are some simple suggestions, yet they will save
time, money, and resources, which is in the best interest of
any office.
Written by Dave and Lillian Brummet based on the
concept of their book, Trash Talk. The book offers useful
solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better
manage resources. A guide for anyone concerned about
their impact on the environment.
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