Going green in the home office with toner recycling
Large companies and offices have now jumped on to the green bandwagon and become more eco-friendly by starting toner recycling programs, cutting back on disposable items like Styrofoam cups, eliminating unnecessary printing. You can now start your own toner recycling program for your home office as well.
Most office supplies store now have receptacle for empty toner cartridges or a trade-in policy where you can receive a discount for turning in your empty when you purchase new products. There are even soy-based inks that are of superior quality and offer a richer variety of organic color.
While some of these products may be slightly more expensive, it really is worth the extra cost. A lot of the toner cartridges are even recyclable and made with recycled products themselves. If going into an actual store is a problem and you order your supplies online or through catalogs, there is still a green solution for you. Many newer products arrive at your homes with a envelope for you to return your empty to the manufacturer for recycling.
If you take a little time, you too can have a green professional environment, even if it is in your living room or home office. To make your home office a greener space try following these simple tips: 1) recycle your toner and any other products that you can, 2) cut down on your printing and go digital. If you invest in a good scanner, you can save a massive amount of paper by sending things digitally, 3) reuse your paper clips, and rubber bands rather than buying news one, and 4) use a ceramic coffee mug and real plates and silverware in lieu of the disposable kind. Sure some of these things may take some extra work, but isnt mother earth worth it?