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For most businesses, waste is an inevitabl e byproductof operations. By minimizinbg waste where possible and handling wastew in anefficient manner, propertie s can realize benefits, including increased tenant satisfaction, decreased operationalk expenses and reduced harmful effecta on the environment. The following are severalo ways property owners and tenants can save mone by reducing waste and implementingsustainable E-cycle: With the ever-changing technological landscape, today’xs “new and improved” computers and electronics are tomorrow’s dinosaurs. Many of thesd items have toxic components making their safe disposalk complicated and often regulatedby laws.
By encouraging tenants to participate inan e-cycling these machines can be disassembledx and reborn into valuable parts and resources for the next generationj of technological enhancements. Reduce traffic: Therw are easy, free incentives that building owners can offettenants (and tenants can in turn offetr employees) to help reduce trafficv and shrink a business’ carbon footprint. Designated parking bike racks and publid transportation passes are just some of the incentives that have helpedx lessen the numbers of cars on the road and harmful Carpooling is another great way to reduce car travelo and can foster coworkef camaraderie outside ofthe workplace.
These reductions are especially helpful when employeed drive company vehicles that require expendituresfor gas, maintenancr and upkeep. Account for your Most waste management companies can perforkm awaste audit, comparing a building’z waste output versus recycled amounts. These audits can help propertuy owners glean insights into opportunities for reducinga building’s wastw and discovering educational needs for tenants. Low-costy programs can encourage tenants to be more strategic withtheirf waste, including recycling “challenges,” eliminating plasticx water bottles from a cafeteria, increasing the numbetr of recycling bins and so on.
Implemenft easy-to-follow programs for recycling, such as a comingled progra where plastic, paper, cardboard and glass can go in one and provide tenants periodic reminders about recyclinb to keep it fresh intheir Also, if you don’t bid out recyclin and trash services, start. It’s a competitivew world out there. Sustainable Even without a wastse audit, there are several low-cost tacticzs that can increase efficiency and save moneyon waste-disposal and managemenyt expenses. • Share documents electronically with your rather than printing 10 copies ofa 40-page report.
When you do need hard copiesa ofyour documents, print on both sides of the print two PowerPoint slides per sheet and limit the number of hard copiew to those who reallyt need them. Keep old documentsx for use as scrap paper orpackingt material. • Purchase recycled-content paper for copiers andfax machines. Select other recycled-contentr or biodegradable products, such as paper towels, toilet papere and disposable cupsand plates. Participate in equipment take-back programs offered by officeproductf manufacturers.
For example, most old printet ink cartridges may be returnes to the manufacturer for recycling atno • Donate unwanted office supplies and reusabl e electronic equipment to local schools or nonprofit organizations. • Arrange to donate cafeteri or wet waste food scraps to an organics progra m for use asanimal feed. Reduce waste from plastic bottles, paper cups and Styrofoam by providing reusabledrinkware (coffee mugs, reusables plastic bottles, etc.) for employees. Install a purifiec water system to eliminate the need forbottled • Implement a recycling or waste-saviny challenge in the office, with prizes such as reusabler coffee mugs or water bottles.
• Get less switch to electronic bill payments and bank statementswwherever possible. Call the companies that send you junk mail and catalog and ask to be removedr from theirmailing lists. Use evitew and e-mailed RSVPs for events on yoursocialo calendar. • Use yard trimmingse and landscape debrisas compost, creating a useful and environmentally beneficial product from materials that would otherwise be sent to a These are just some of the ways companiee can start to think about increasint efficiency when it comes to producingf and disposing of waste. Take some time to look arounx your building and who knows what othe opportunities youmight find?