chiefblogger posted on July 01, 2008 18:36
For years as a nation we have printed and copied without thought of the environmental impact. As companies grow and get more business the amount of paper they use can skyrocket.
One study concludes that the average U.S. office worker is estimated to use a sheet of paper every 12 minutes—a ream per person every two and a half working weeks—and to dispose of 100-200 pounds of paper every year. This waste has taken place without many people even thinking about it.
Paper use is a drain on business resources in more ways than just the cost of paper. Storage, lost documents, postage, waste, and labor inefficiency all have associated and many times incalculable expenses.
Chief Enterprises has taken the initiative to not let the ‘old way’ to do business, be our accepted practice. In addition to reducing our use of paper and costs associated with that there are many added benefits.
We have taken to this initiative with a smart and thoughtful plan. The result is we are bettering our business practices, increasing our efficiency, and in the end, will be an even better partner for our suppliers and customers.
Chief’s commitment to the environment is sincere and the positive impact is already being felt. Thanks to a company wide buy-in, coupled with useful technology the process has been seamless to this point, and looks to make our processes even better.
Less trips to the copier or filing cabinets means our employees have more time to do work. Less storage cabinets means more space in the office. Buying less paper means the company saves money.