I love spring because it’s green and fresh everywhere. It feels great to be outside. But wouldn’t it be great to feel that rejuvenated and well-balanced at your workspace? You can make that happen with these green organizing tips.

The ‘reduce, re-use, recycle’ mantra of the green movement applies to businesses looking to reduce clutter and improve their office is organization. In practice, these can mean:

• Reduce the amount of paper you use. Many offices are going entirely paperless and now keep all of their records in electronic format. Using less paper saves trees and records kept in mainframe or cloud storage can be easily sorted and archived using automated tools.
• Re-use office supplies, furniture, and equipment. Used resources cost less because it doesn’t require the expenditure of resources and energy to manufacture brand-new things. Keep an inventory of all your equipment and a spreadsheet of maintenance schedules to ensure you’re re-using as much as you can. This will help boost productivity and save money.
• Recycle your office materials, equipment, and clutter. There are recycling programs for everything from paper and bottles to books and computers. However, it’s not just recycling depots. Thrift shops, second-hand stores, and non-profit agencies will accept donations of office supplies and equipment.

For more green organizing tips, check out the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Plan. For help getting your business organized, contact us.

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