Turn Your Office Green

If you constantly find yourself at the printer, it might be time to rethink how you can save paper and save money. Here are some simple solutions on how to protect the environment -- and your wallet -- when you print.

HP has developed Smart Web Printing, which makes printing off of a website, which is usually cluttered with advertisements and images, more sustainable. This device works with any printer (not just HP's) and allows you to reorder parts of a website onto a single document. The best part is, it's free to download.

The FinePrint device attaches to the top of your printer and makes it easy to print multiple pages per sheet, print in grayscale to save on black ink, and remove unnecessary pages and images. This product will only set you back $50.

These two products are inexpensive and will ultimately help your business save money. The cost of paper adds up, and ink is costly. When you need to print a less important document or web page, cut corners by using these methods to be more sustainable.

Another way to get your green on in the office is by using cloud computing. According to a recent study sponsored by Microsoft, cloud computing drastically cuts down on energy. Your business can use anywhere between 30-90% less energy by switching to cloud providers, depending on the size of the company.

For more tips on how to improve the efficiency of your business, remember to check back at The TNS Group tech blog.