It’s a fact: People like stuff. The more stuff they have, the better they think they feel. That means, in only a few decades—when the world’s population is expected to hit 10 billion—there will be a lot more people with a lot more stuff on Earth. So what can people do to help prepare the planet for a more sustainable future? One […]
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3 Ways Utility Broker Services Save Your Business Time & Money
A business, whether it is a start-up or a known establishment, still needs all the help that it can get. Operating costs can be expensive not just in price but in your most valuable commodities—time and convenience. Utilities are often an overlooked matter. It is not just about getting the more affordable deal anymore—it is […]
Jobs Are Overwhelming Employees’ Health
The idea of finding a job that is not only rewarding but values your life is more out of reach than some might think. There are countless jobs out there putting employees at risk in many ways. As we were all reminded by the Chernobyl miniseries on TV, you might think your job is perfectly […]
How One Company Thinks Outside the Box with On-Demand Packaging
It’s a frustrating and common e-commerce experience: receiving a small item in a huge box filled with plastic air pillows or other packing material. The shipper may find it convenient to use just a few box sizes, but it’s a big waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, containers and packaging make up a major portion of municipal […]
7 Easy Ways to Reduce Paper Consumption in Your Office
Though we now have the internet, email and digital file sharing, paper-pushing isn’t yet an anachronism in the modern office. In fact, we’re printing more paper than ever even though we’re increasingly digital. Yet the cost to secure, maintain and properly dispose of the paper only goes up over time. Fortunately, there are ways to […]
6 Office Ergonomics Tips to Help Your Staff Avoid Fatigue
On the job, injuries are common in every profession, whether you are stationed inside a warehouse, construction setting, or office. The injuries that an office worker may experience are often slowly progressive and are usually associated with fatigue on both physical and mental levels. Here are six ergonomics tips that you can relay to your […]
This One Thing Can Dramatically Improve Workplace Productivity
If you’re an office manager or a team leader, you’d likely try just about anything to boost your staff’s productivity levels. With that said, you probably already know that finding the right strategy often means walking a very fine line—many productivity-boosting initiatives are met with skepticism and consternation from an already hard-working team. But what […]
3 Ways to Boost Healthy Initiatives in Your Office
Professional workplaces are where many of us spend the majority of our time—and yet, these offices can be unhealthy traps when it comes right down to it. Our dependence on technology and screens in almost any modern workplace means that we risk negative physical effects ranging from annoying digital eye strain to chronic sitting, which […]
5 Ways Your Business Can Cut Down on E-Waste
Electronic waste is hitting the headlines again. Like plastic bottles which are choking our oceans, e-waste is a growing threat to our environment. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor, 44.7 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated in 2016 and only 20% was recycled through appropriate channels. That was two years ago. Today, many […]
5 Easy Ways to Green Your Shipping
Getting products from one place to another can be an arduous process that uses multiple modes of transportation. This presents challenges, not only when it comes to daily business operations but also when trying to instill socially responsible practices into your policies and procedures. With a heightened focus on environmental issues, many companies are looking […]
