Be Print Smart.

Steps you should be taking to better your office financially and environmentally

Sustainability is an important aspect of many business operations. when it comes to being green, print is often an overlooked opportunity. MediaForm can help you meet your sustainability needs throughout all stages of the print lifecycle. You'll not only be saving the environment, but you'll be saving precious coin too that can be used to better your business operations elsewhere.

5 ways you and your employees can implement sustainability within the office:

1.   E-documents over paper

Electronic document workflows reduce the amount of hard copy output. Use scan-to-email technology to distribute documents electronically, and store scanned documents in an electronic repository. If you do need to print, switch to use recycled paper.
2.   Encourage sustainable habits

Employee behaviour is an important factor in successful environmental sustainability practices. A training and education program will familiarise your employees with procedures to improve processes, eliminate waste and ultimately achieve performance targets.
3.   Print on-demand

Use digital print technology to print corporate and marketing materials on-demand – where and when they are needed – instead of printing large volumes to then find something has changed and it’s redundant.
4.   Minimise power consumption

Purchase devices that exceed ‘Energy Star’ and other industry ratings. Most modern printers and multifunction devices have energy saving modes and ‘Quick Startup’ technology, which means they are put to sleep when they’re not being used. When set up correctly, this helps to reduce the amount of energy used and reduces costs.
5.   Asset management and recycling

With good asset management processes in place such as having a Managed Print Service (MPS), you can easily keep track and identify equipment that needs upgrading. Always look for environmentally friendly ways to dispose of printers and other machines including recycling toner cartridges and bottles. MediaForm is supporting Planet Ark’s toner and ink recovery program, drop off your used toners to our Sydney office so they can be recycled.

Brands within the print industry are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental impacts. Lexmark, HP and Kyocera are three companies with strong environmental missions reflected in their devices. These companies aim to create longer lasting printers and supplies so you will change them out less often.

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We are here to help! Contact the team at sales@mediaform.com.au or 02 8857 0400 today to see how a Managed Print Solution can better your business.