Printing has a larger environmental impact than many people realise — from paper production to ink manufacturing and daily energy consumption. The good news is there are many practical steps to print more sustainably. Start by enabling duplex (double-sided) printing as your default setting — this alone can halve your paper usage instantly and significantly reduce costs.
Choose recycled or FSC-certified paper, and recycle empty cartridges through manufacturer take-back programmes — many brands offer free postage for this. Many printers now feature an eco-mode that reduces energy consumption by up to 40%. Going paperless where possible — using digital signatures, online billing, and cloud document storage — is the most impactful change of all. Sustainable printing is both good for the planet and good for your bottom line.
