How To Be A Green CEO

I. Use 100% PCW Office Paper- well, first reduce office paper usage. The average office worker will use 100lbs of paper in year. A good first step is to use both sides of paper when copying. After reducing paper usage, the next step is to purchase 100% post-consumer made office paper, specifically USA made, FSC certified Aspen 100 (available at EcoGreenOffice). The product is equal or better in quality and is manufactured without the use of PCF's (chlorine compounds). It is estimated that 10% of a business's annual revenues will go toward document production, so being green can have a positive effect on the bottom line. A company that uses the Aspen 100 will achieve the following:
- 100% fewer trees used
- Green house gases reduced by 37%
- 43% less energy used
- Water usage reduced 46%
- Up to 49% reduction in solid waste

II. Properly renewed ink and toner cartridges (found at EcoGreenOffice) can have incredible environmental savings. The key is PROPERLY renewed cartridges and they are more affordable than OEM cartridges and work equally or better. Also, it's no secret that OEM cartridges seem to have less ink in them these days, so chances are you will get more life out of a USA renewed cartridge. Renewed cartridges found at EcoGreenOffice come with a full guarantee including the machine they are used in. Consider these environmental facts that relate to using renewed cartridges:
- 61% less CO2
- 88% less NOx
- 41% less Energy
- 35% less Waste
*image portrays ewaste sent to China on behalf of the U.S.

III. Millions of trees are harvested every year in order to produce business cards, letterhead and envelopes. One of the easiest ways to green the office is to print this kind of collateral on 100% PCW paper stock using soy or vegetable ink. It is recyclable material and also sends a message about a businesses sustainable commitment.

Often overlooked but a very key element for businesses on a sustainable mission. Currently, ship loads of our post-consumer waste is sent to third world countries including China to be manufactured and sent back to us. This is hardly sustainable but most importantly unregulated policies have lead (no pun intended) to inferior products. Buying USA made recycled office products (Aspen 100 paper for example) will increase demand and help to bring down pricing. Certification is extremely important for green office products, especially paper. FSC certified paper like the Aspen 100 is manufactured in the USA. Be careful of other so called recycled paper, it may not be what the label indicates.

Many larger corporations have set procurement strategies but that doesn't mean a certain percentage of purchases can't come from small business or specialty stores. Working with small businesses is key for sustainability and is often more affordable with better service. EcoGreenOffice for example, is a value added green office supplier offer more than any other office supplier. Specialty businesses like this usually are a step ahead in sourcing green office products and can provide environmental recognition for companies utilizing the products or services.