The climate is becoming an increasingly important issue for consumers. After a year in which wildfires have ravaged large parts of the world, and extreme flooding and other weather events appear to be on the increase, now more than ever consumers are looking to engage with firms with reliable green credentials. That means your firm should be moving in this direction and technology can help. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways in which technology can help you make less of an impact on the environment, saving you cash while helping to save the planet.
Software
Software might seem like a neutral agent in the fight against climate change, but it’s actually one of the more reliable tools businesses are using to tackle waste and inefficiencies. Consider, for instance, that a manufacturing firm often produces hundreds of tons of waste each year. If software can show firms where even 5% of that waste can be avoided, that’s a huge difference in the long run. This software does exist. By systematizing your workflow and entering it into a software solution, you’ll be best placed to locate inefficiencies in your current approach, avoiding waste and pollution.
Green Tech
Green technology encompasses the likes of solar panels and wind turbines, as well as electric vehicles and in-house recycling machines. It even includes 3D printers, which are incredibly being used in manufacturing to make components that would otherwise have to be shipped from overseas, leaving a large carbon footprint in their wake. If you’re looking to enhance your green credentials, green technology is a smart way to go about it. Buy in a new fleet of electric vehicles for delivery and look into producing your own green energy – both of which save on the burning of fossil fuels.
Pollution
Pollution is a big issue for firms that use a variety of materials, like production and manufacturing firms, as well as anything that processes water and materials. Unfortunately, there are some polluting agents that are difficult to deal with. But technology is helping to reduce pollution from firms. Look, for instance, to oil water separators – the key technology that helps firms avoid polluting waterways with their wastewater. There are also specialized chimneys which are designed to reduce the carbon emitted from on-site turbines. Keep an eye on these technologies so that you’re able to invest in greener solutions to reduce your firm’s pollution over the long term.
Recycling
Most businesses produce some form of waste. Whether that’s the boxes and packaging that your products or raw materials arrive in or the paperwork that you end up shredding, there’s always something that you’re putting out in the bins at the end of the working day. To make your firm that bit greener, it’s important that you engage with recycling technologies – either in the production of your own recyclable packaging, or the recycling of materials you use in-house. Research online to see how you can better align your company with modern recycling technology and standards.
Become a more eco-friendly business by engaging with the four categories of technology outlined above.
