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« on: March 07, 2005, 06:36:29 pm » |
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There's been a lot of environmental talk in the news recently, and we've got a feature in the UK services section with tips on tracking down environmentally friendly office products. But, if you're in charge of sourcing supplies for your office, is 'green' a factor in your decision, or is cost the decision maker every time?
Clare
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Jackie G
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2005, 09:06:05 pm » |
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For me, it's good value and reliability. If it's green and the cost is good too, then all well and good. But I don't buy eco-friendly just for the sake of it. At least the cost of some of these items has come down a lot. I have to say though that recycled paper notebooks are ugh ugh ugh, or were last time I looked at them. Somebody else prove me wrong! Jackie, Peer Moderator www.iqps.org |
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countrigal
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2005, 09:29:36 pm » |
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For personal use I try to get more recycled stuff. And Jackie, I just bought some notebooks that are recycled paper and look as good as the regular stuff, if not better. The ones I bought are of a heavier weight even than regular notebook paper and works better for me.
For the office, it's cost driven no matter what. Part of the cost factor is the reliability part because face it, if it malfunctions or jams or whatnot, then it really isn't saving any money and is causing more stress and work for everyone. Luckily, recycled items seem to be getting more reliable and more cost effective, but not always. Gotta be kind of picky still.
CountriGal
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2005, 11:15:34 am » |
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When I need to print off something that's not important I try to re-use scrap paper whenever I can.
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2005, 04:01:29 pm » |
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I do most things online, book travel, pay bills, arrange meetings, etc. It is just so much easier.
I do, however, have all initial discussions about details over the phone or in person and usually am booking air, car or hotel arrangements as I am talking with those I support.
I don't have time in the day to have lots of phone conversations and accommodate everything that needs to get done, so I purposefully pick out those times that need calls or in person interaction and take care of those items first. The rest I do in a priority based order that I assign.
Here in the US ordering groceries has not yet caught on in my area, but oooo how I wish it would. What I would give to not have to go anywhere and spend more time with my wee ones.
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