As we commemorate Earth Day, the spotlight on how businesses are being cautious about their carbon footprint matters now more than ever.
As an all-in-one office technology provider, MSP, and community partner, making a positive change matters. Whether is salvaging hardware, reducing plastic waste, or good old fashioned saving paper, PBS puts its best foot forward when it comes to safer environmental practices!! So how does a company that heavily relies on hardware parts and equipment do its part to cut back?
Check out 5 things PBS does to be earth-conscious and reduce CO2 emissions!
1. Upcycle!
+ We partner with NJ Upcycle, a company that picks up old computers, copiers, and other technology equipment and donates them to underserved communities; or disposes of it in a more sustainable way.
2. Refurbishing Machines
+ At PBS, we have highly skilled technicians that refurbish not-so-old copiers, which reduces waste and our overall carbon footprint. However, over time machines break down, the good news is that some parts CAN be rescued! Our techs never miss an opportunity to save a good part.
+ Our Field Service Director, Angelo Esposito says his favorite part of our reusable parts shelf is that โweโre able to answer service calls faster, good parts donโt go to waste, and our customers save money!โ
3. Encourage customers to use RICOHโs consumables take back program!
+ Using the original carton box, RICOH accepts genuine RICOH, SAVIN, or LANIER, toners through their Takeback Program here https://bit.ly/Ricohtonertakeback. When our RICOH customers participate in the Takeback Program, it helps reduce our CO2 impact and supports green initiatives!
4. Cardboard Recycle โ No box goes unrecycled under our roof!
+ Did you know recycling 1 ton of corrugated cardboard saves 700 gallons of water and 9 cubic yards of landfill space?
+ From Amazon to UPS, our warehouse team breaks down every box large and small. They also separate it out from trash and other recyclables, making it easier for local crews to process.
5. Document Management & Cost-recovery Software
+ Through our partnerships with Papercut, LEAP, XERO, and QuickBooks, we help law firms, accounting offices, and other medium-sized businesses cut back on paper use. Also, with our DCA program, our customers and our warehouse cut back on excess inventory and are empowered to place more accurate supply orders.
+ The environmental benefits of reducing waste on a personal and business level are endless. And while much much more can be done, every bit helps. By harnessing the power of collective action, we can work towards a more resilient, healthy, and sustainable future for generations to come. Let us continue to embrace and advocate for the intersection of technology and environmental stewardship, ensuring that every day is Earth Day.
