Before you print pages from our website (or emails that we may have sent
to you) please take a moment to consider the following points: –
Do you really need a printed copy?
Are there ways in which you can reduce your ecological impact and your
stationery bills?
Here are some alternatives to printing:
Save a page as a favourite Simply go to the "Favourites" menu
on your browser toolbar and choose "Add to Favourites." Whenever
you want to retrieve a Web page you can navigate to it from within your
"Favourites" folder.
Download content to your own PC We have tried to make useful documents
available in a format that can be downloaded to your PC. To download a
PDF or Word document, left click on the link and then when the document
has opened, save it to your PC.
Send page links to others or forward an email If you want others to see
a particular page you can simply email a link to them rather than produce
a printed copy. If you want others to have a copy of an email we have
sent, why not forward it to them electronically rather than print a paper
copy?
If you really must print something
If you must print a copy, you may be able to use both sides of each sheet
or even use scrap paper where it is adequate for the purpose.
Saving energy makes good business sense
Many companies think of energy as a fixed overhead but saving energy is
actually one of the easiest ways to reduce costs and improve your reputation.
Save money
Simply by switching machines off after use, or turning the heating down
in warm weather, you can make real savings on your energy bill. And just
reducing it by 20% could add the same amount to your profits as a 5% increase
in sales.
Enhance your reputation
Increasing numbers of consumers and business customers will now only buy
from, or invest in, companies with environmentally friendly policies and
production methods.
By demonstrating a commitment to reducing carbon emissions,
you will increase your appeal in the market and attract a wider customer
base.
For more information on environmental practices in the
workplace please visit the
Carbon Trust website.
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