How To Save Energy And Money In Your Lexmark Office

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Use Remanufactured Ink and Toner

Let’s face it: perhaps the largest Lexmark office expense is printer ink and toner. If your office relies heavily on its printer, these small cartridges run out of ink quickly and, before you know it, you must go to the store to purchase more for 30 dollars a pop. Now, there’s a better, cheaper way.

Remanufactured ink and toner cartridges are half the price of retail cartridges and last just as long. Empty cartridges can be recycled, refurbished, and then refilled with new printer ink. This is the remanufacturing process. Using Lexmark remanufactured ink and toner cartridges not only lowers your office expenses, but also reduces your carbon footprint!

Use Less Paper

Another simple way to become an eco-friendly office worker is to use less paper. This can be done by only printing files that you really need. Most documents can be adequately read or reviewed electronically. If you are a serial note-taker, consider taking notes or making lists on your computer instead of on post-its. These easy steps will save paper, help the environment, and lower office costs.

If you must print a document, be sure to select an Energy Star qualified printer with a double-sided printing option. This will cut your paper usage in half. You can also use recycled paper in your Lexmark office that is made with 100 percent post-consumer content.

Use an Alternate Means of Transportation

This is sometimes easier said than done, but choosing a different means of transportation to and from your Lexmark office is a great way to become more eco-friendly. You can ride to work with a colleague, take the train, ride a scooter, or even suggest working from home. Using a more eco-friendly means of transportation saves gas money and significantly reduces our reliance on nonrenewable resources.

Conserve Energy

If you don’t already, shut down your computer when you go home for the day. If you have a long business lunch planned, set your computer to idle mode to conserve energy. Many office printers also have a sleep mode.

 Another way to save energy is to use Compact Florescent Light Bulbs instead of traditional light bulbs. CFLs use 75 percent less energy and last ten times longer!

Talk to your colleagues about keeping the office warmer in the summer and a colder in the winter. For every degree that is warmer in the summer or colder in the winter, you’ll save seven percent in energy costs.  And finally, reduce unnecessary waste in your Lexmark office. Stop using foam cups, and request that everyone brings his or her own coffee mug or water glass with them to reuse at work.