How to Be More Sustainable and Reduce the Amount of Paper You Use at Work

Julie Starr • May 23, 2022



Paper waste is one of the most preventable operation costs that your company will experience. We now live in an era of cloud storage and communication tends to be mobile-first too. This means that there is no excuse for you to be using paper as much as you do because it is now easier than ever to share and even store data without needing it at all. Employees tend to have a real tendency for taking printing equipment for granted, and if you want your business to be more sustainable and eco-friendly, then it is vital that you try and target this as soon as possible.

Give your Team Dual Monitors

You may feel that giving your team a dual monitor is way more expensive when compared to letting them print out details on paper, but you are missing an important point. If you have a dual-monitor setup, then you may find that your team won’t need to print out documents as often, and this can make the manual transfer of data way simpler when compared to paper. Studies have shown that dual monitors also help to increase productivity as well as user satisfaction, which is huge, to say the least.

Duplex Printing

If you print on each side of the paper, you can instantly cut down on the amount of paper you use by over 50%. If you have a duplex rule, then you can easily make sure that every employee follows this rule, and this can reduce your print costs. It’s not just printing costs that you have to worry about though. If you have a waiting room, then you may buy newspapers or magazines, but what you don’t realize is that by investing in things like this, you are also wasting paper. One way for you to work around this would be for you to invest in an entertainment system such as Loop.tv .

Print Policies

If you want to make sure that you are actively reducing the paper that you use in the workplace, you have to make sure that you communicate any expectations that you have clearly. If you have a print policy, then this will lay out the rules regarding printing, and it also helps your team to understand why you are trying to save paper. Tell your team which documents they should be printing and which ones they shouldn’t. You should also tell them what kind of printing is suited to a particular document. It may be that you only have color-printing for documents that are customer-focused and that you have black and white printing for everything else.

Empower your Employees

If reducing paper is a top priority for you, then you need to make sure that you are just not pushing it onto your employees. You have to try and make sure that you empower them so that your team regulates their use without you having to remind them constantly. You also need to make sure that your sustainability efforts are part of your culture, and that your team actively shares in the mission that you have. If you can do this, then you will soon find that it is easier for you to come out on top overall. 

Reducing Font Size

Another super-easy way for you to reduce the amount of paper that you use would be for you to try and squeeze more information onto each piece of paper that you use. If you can reduce the print margins that you have and if you can use a smaller font size, then this will make a huge difference to your paper consumption, and you may even find that it helps you to cut down on cost too.

Use Modern Printers

If you are using older print equipment, then this will really stop you from being able to implement a sustainable practice overall. If you are using older printers, then you may find that you are not able to be as efficient as you want to be when it comes to printer ink and that you are also not able to scan things into the cloud. This is the last thing that you need, but there are things that you can do to turn things around, such as by investing in a solid, modern printer. It’ll pay for itself in no time, which can save you a huge amount of money overall.

So why not see if you can implement some of these measures today to see how much you could save? It has never been easier for you to make a positive change.

Can AI Support Environmental Sustainability? 5 Ways It's Already Making an Impact

By Julie Starr • May 12, 2025
As conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) evolve from hype to implementation, many sustainability professionals are beginning to ask: Can AI actually support environmental goals—or is it just another tech distraction? At Taiga Company, we believe this is exactly the right kind of question. New tools should be approached with thoughtful inquiry and grounded optimism. While there’s plenty of noise in the AI space, we’re also seeing early signals that AI, when applied responsibly, may offer significant benefits in advancing sustainability strategies. Below are five science-backed ways AI is already being used to support environmental sustainability—with links to explore the data behind each. 1. Optimizing Energy Use and Efficiency AI can analyze and forecast energy needs, detect inefficiencies in real time, and automate building and grid-level energy decisions. Google, for example, used DeepMind’s AI to reduce the energy used for cooling its data centers by 40% —a significant operational and environmental win. 2. Enhancing Climate Modeling and Prediction AI improves the accuracy and speed of climate models by processing vast datasets (like satellite data and atmospheric readings) faster than traditional tools. This can help scientists and policymakers better anticipate extreme weather, sea level rise, and other climate-related risks. 3. Enabling Smarter Agriculture and Resource Use In agriculture , AI supports precision farming—using data to guide decisions around water use, fertilizers, and pest management. These tools can reduce resource consumption and emissions while supporting food security. 4. Accelerating Circular Economy and Waste Reduction AI is being used to automate waste sorting, track materials through supply chains, and improve transparency around recycling and reuse. These innovations support circular economy goals and help reduce landfill and emissions. 5. Monitoring Ecosystems and Biodiversity AI-powered sensors, drones, and satellites can track deforestation, monitor endangered species, and even detect illegal activity in protected areas—helping conservation efforts scale more efficiently. What This Means for Corporate Sustainability For corporate sustainability leaders, these examples show that AI is not a magic solution—but it might be a valuable tool in the toolkit. Like any technology, its value depends on how it’s implemented, what data it's trained on, and whether it’s integrated with strategic goals. This is where communications plays a vital role. At Taiga Company, we help organizations articulate how technologies like AI fit into their broader environmental and business commitments. Whether through thought leadership, stakeholder education, reporting language, or digital engagement, our communications support helps make new tools understandable, actionable, and credible. We focus on: – Translating complex innovation into clear, values-aligned messaging – Engaging internal and external stakeholders on their learning journey – Showcasing measurable impact while aligning with evolving standards and frameworks – Sharing best practices in a way that encourages collaboration and informed adoption AI is not just a technology story—it’s a communication opportunity. It invites sustainability leaders to educate, inspire, and engage stakeholders around how they are navigating this next chapter.

What You Call It vs. What You Do: Communicating Impact Beyond ESG Labels

By Julie Starr • May 5, 2025
As the world continues to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, a new technological movement is quietly reshaping how companies communicate their sustainability efforts: Web3. Web3—the next evolution of the internet built on decentralized technologies like blockchain—offers powerful new tools for ESG storytelling. At Taiga Company, we believe Web3 represents a transformational opportunity to enhance digital transparency, expand decentralized sustainability initiatives, and bring fresh credibility to corporate ESG communications. Web3 Unlocks Digital Transparency for ESG In an era where stakeholders expect greater accountability, Web3 provides an immutable, verifiable way to share ESG metrics. Blockchain technology enables companies to record sustainability data—such as carbon tracking, water usage, or supply chain emissions—directly on decentralized ledgers. This creates a new level of digital transparency that can bolster trust with investors, customers, and regulators. At Taiga Company, we help businesses translate these complex technical capabilities into clear, accessible communications. Our services bridge the gap between advanced Web3 solutions and everyday ESG storytelling , making decentralized reporting meaningful to broader audiences. Decentralized Sustainability and Regenerative Finance (ReFi) Beyond transparency, Web3 is giving rise to decentralized sustainability models. Projects in regenerative finance (ReFi) are using blockchain tools to incentivize environmental restoration, carbon sequestration, and climate-positive activities. These initiatives align with emerging ESG expectations that go beyond ‘do no harm’ and focus on regenerative impact. We work with companies to integrate these new paradigms into their sustainability narratives—highlighting how innovative approaches like ReFi contribute to broader environmental goals, align with ESG criteria, and showcase leadership in a rapidly changing landscape. A New Era for ESG Storytelling Traditional ESG reports often feel static, data-heavy, and disconnected from stakeholders. Web3 offers a dynamic, participatory model where audiences can engage with real-time sustainability data, track progress directly, and even contribute to decentralized initiatives. Our services specialize in creating communications that reflect this evolution. By combining our expertise in sustainability strategy with a growing understanding of Web3 trends, we help organizations: Translate decentralized sustainability efforts into compelling, credible stories Align carbon tracking and digital transparency initiatives with stakeholder expectations Position ESG leadership within the emerging Web3 economy The Path Forward Web3 won't replace traditional ESG frameworks, but it will significantly enhance them. Companies that start integrating decentralized transparency, carbon tracking, and regenerative finance into their sustainability communications today will be better positioned for tomorrow's expectations.  Ready to evolve your ESG communications for the Web3 era? Let's connect.