Small changes make a big difference. And we should know, our business is seeds! So, here are a few tips and tricks from us to help your company become a force for good.
Recycle and reuse
Ditch single-use plastics, and set up proper recycling facilities so everyday office products can dodge landfill. Getting rid of desk-side bins, in favour of collective recycling bins, can help to minimise unnecessary waste.
Also, thinking about where bins are located for maximum convenience can also increase the chance of people actually using them.
Zero-waste marketing materials
You need to let the world know who you are and what you do, but can you be more eco-friendly while you do it? Make sure marketing materials are recyclable, made from recycled materials, or even give back to the planet after use.
Think seed paper leaflets, plantable name badges and business cards that tick all the eco-friendly boxes, with the added bonus of growing wildflower habitats.
Sustainability training
Invest in sustainability training and development programmes to build a solid environmental strategy while increasing employee understanding and buy-in.
Helping your teams understand the company values of reducing your carbon footprint or limiting waste increases the likelihood of them adopting new eco-friendly practices.
Eco-friendly events
Venue location, transport and waste management are key considerations when planning sustainable business gatherings. Choosing to go local limits unnecessary travel, and using recyclable products with the correct bins in place instantly helps to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. Selecting recyclable or compostable stationery, like name tags, programmes or wristbands, also lets your guests know you’re doing your bit for the planet.
Better still, using seed paper gives your guests the chance to plant their leftovers to grow wildflowers, perfect for pollinators.
Green cleaning
Switching cleaning products to non-toxic, eco-friendly alternatives and choosing reusable, durable cloths and mops is a simple way to reduce your environmental impact for a cleaner, greener office space.
Sustainable suppliers
Responsible sourcing means checking your supplier’s credentials on environmental, ethical and social considerations. Aligning your own policies with those of suppliers helps integrate better buying solutions and gives everyone in the chain the opportunity to learn from one another.
Seeking opportunities to choose local suppliers, engage social enterprises and prioritise long-term contracts means you win on sustainability and Return On Investment. Bosh.
Carbon balancing
Offsetting your carbon footprint means doing good to counteract the unavoidable bad. You can make all the eco-friendly changes in your power, but investing in projects that plant trees, build forests, improve conservation and set up renewable energy solutions can help your business reach net-zero aims.
Renewable energy
Cost-effective and good for the planet? Ding dong. Energy suppliers who use sustainable, renewable power sources, like solar, wind and hydroelectric, are an easy win.
Some can even guarantee that 100% of your supply is renewable energy—yep, we picked those guys—helping you to sack off all those carbon emissions and do your bit for climate change.
Sustainable stationery
Go digital. Yeah, we know we’re printers and we should tell you to buy the damn paper, but digitalising documents and file sharing instantly limits waste.
For essential bits, like letterheads, compliment slips, leaflets and flyers, opting for recycled, recyclable or, better still, plantable seed paper will maximise your positive environmental impact. Thank us later.
