Despite the new information technologies, use of paperprint has more than doubled in Belgium in the last 25 years.

Clerical work consumes large amounts: employee consumes 50 to 75 kg of paper per year. Document printing to enjoy a more pleasant reading than the screen does not decrease, on the contrary.

In addition, the average administrative employee of the public sectors prints 31 pages a day, of which 17% are never read [1]. A page out of six is ​​never used.

All this represents not only financial but as well an environmental cost for a company.

Leaders at all levels of the organization, have a function of model. If they do not show interest in a program to save paper, their behavior does not encourage staff to undertake the necessary efforts.

Here are some tips for leaders

• Set measurable goals and work on employee engagement

• Arrange, if necessary, briefing / training

• Display detailed instructions about the printer and copier

• Record paper consumption: Count the number of packets used at copy printer.

• Establish a reporting system: accountability allows you to draw a clear line between actions and outcomes. The assessment and reporting of results, either annually, quarterly or monthly, are steps towards a good change management.

• Communicate regularly on the subject: do not limit your efforts to launch an action plan.

• Evaluate your needs when you replace equipment: When replacing printers or copy machines, consider all possible techniques to help you reduce paper consumption (and of energy).

In short, investing in new technologies, adapting work methods and changing some personal habits can lead to save up to 50%.

Source:: infozone.be

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