What We Can Do Together to Create a Sustainable Environment for Our Future

Our world, the environment and the way we do business is changing.. Many past business models depended on mass consumption of resources such as paper and energy to keep information flowing. At MT Business Technologies, we are adapting a new, environmentally sustainable way of doing business and helping our customers do the same. By reducing our environmental impact in a strategic way, we can move beyond the focus of individual resources, and adapt a new model and business processes that are not only better for the environment, but also save time and resources for your business.

In the document management and office equipment industry, several initiatives are already underway. By taking a look at businesses' workflow processes and how office equipment is actually being used, efficiencies can be identified and an overall improved workflow and strategy can be developed. For example, when one of our professionals performs a workflow assessment at your office, it often results in improved productivity and reduced use of paper and energy. When assessing our client's office workflow, sometimes we find that by reducing the number of printers and upgrading to more efficient and cost effective, multi-function copy machines, both time and environmental resources are saved.

Additionally, manufacturers of office equipment are now producing smaller, more energy efficient devices that, have a longer life  which reduces the impact on landfills. Additionally, the use of minerals and fossil resources used in the manufacturing process has been reduced through recycling and use of more environmentally friendly materials.

So what can you do at your own office to get involved?

Have an MT Business Technologies provide you with a free workflow assessment to help identify potential areas for reducing the use of resources and energy.

• Using a higher capacity, heavy duty printer shared by several employees over a network is much more efficient than individual desktop printers. You may be able to reduce your cost of ownership and energy bills by asking an MT professional to help evaluate your situation.
• When purchasing stationery and other business supplies, always look for recycled products or products containing recycled materials.
• When possible, print on both sides of a sheet of paper which can cut your paper costs in half.
• Turn off your office equipment when it's not in use to reduce your energy consumption and bills.
• Utilize recycling programs instead of disposing of old equipment in landfills.
• Use technology to leverage telecommuting and online conferences.

Each of the initiatives, from improved equipment, to workflow assessments, and reduced use of resources can help to create a sustainable environment while saving you money.