How to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
What’s an “Eco-Friendly” business?
An eco-friendly business, also known as a “green business”, is committed to an environmentally sustainable future. They aim to have a positive impact on the environment and their surrounding community. They can achieve this through methods such as recycling, sourcing eco-friendly products and reviewing energy efficiency.
Why should your business be making changes now?
Climate change and environmental responsibility is an increasingly hot topic around the UK, and the rest of the world, for that matter. Potential customers are looking to businesses and organisations to lead the way and make changes to demonstrate that they take their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) seriously.
Besides the obvious environmental benefits that come with making eco-friendly business decisions, customers are making changes to spending habits. For example, a new study by GlobalWebIndex found that 53% of UK consumers have reduced the amount of disposable plastic they use in the last 12 months by doing things like switching to reusable tote bags and cups like the ones we sell at Monarch Print. A further 42% of consumers stating they are making conscious changes to purchase from sustainably minded businesses.
Statistically, Millennials and Gen Z are particularly mindful of this due to knowing more about climate change from a younger age. According to Nielsen global online study 72% of 15-30-year olds are willing to pay more for a product or service that come from companies who are committed to positive social and environmental impact.
Your business has the opportunity to grow your market share and build loyalty amongst your customers now by establishing eco-friendly practices and leading the way for others to follow.
How can we help you?
At Monarch print we have established practices in place, and we are always looking to improve even further. We recycle all the paper, cardboard and plastics that our products are delivered in as well as using energy saving light bulbs and recycled toilet paper.
We also offer a range of eco-friendly brandable products to help your next marketing campaign be more environmentally aware. Our entire range of drawstring and tote bags are all made of natural, un-bleached cotton and are a great replacement to disposal shopping bags.
Our ceramic mugs will not only help reduce your effect on the environment but will also save your customers wallets. With a reusable mug they can enjoy their morning tea or coffee without buying disposable plastic cups.
