Updated 7 October 2026
Useful office improvements are specific, practical and measurable. Start with recurring waste or unnecessary consumption rather than a broad green promise.
Look at the routine
Review printing, supplies, equipment use, deliveries and discarded materials. Choose one recurring problem and record a simple baseline. Staff suggestions can reveal waste that a purchasing report misses.
Make the better option easy
Use suitable default print settings, shared supplies and clear local recycling instructions. Maintain equipment and compare repair with replacement. Combine orders where practical and avoid buying items nobody will use.
Check the result
Record whether the change reduced purchases, waste or unnecessary trips without creating another problem. Keep environmental claims proportional to the evidence. Local disposal rules and supplier offerings change, so review them periodically.
Your next move
Pick one manageable change and name the person responsible for checking it. ITG can help reduce avoidable reprints through clearer files, quantities and approvals.
About the Author
Tina Kempling, the Lean Green Team Leader at Imagine That with over 35 years of experience in the print industry, newspaper and magazine advertising.
As an industry-certified designer since 1991, Tina knows her stuff when it comes to marketing vision. But what sets her apart is her understanding of advertising and marketing in today’s digital and print market. She can help companies tap into the incredible marketing power in new and creative ways. Ready to take your marketing game to the next level? Give Tina a shout!