Even though we create electronic documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and send them via e-mail, I, for one, just can’t resist the urge to print and file a copy for backup. And there’s always a question of finding the right record when the IRS calls.
Erasable copy paper? Here’s an article about a new Xerox invention, erasable paper, which makes copies that fade after a day so you can reuse the paper over and over. Obviously not for use with marriage licenses or business contracts, it could be a big step toward eliminating paper waste. It’s worth keeping an eye out for this technology to hit the market.
So what other ways can we save trees at the office?
- I’m trying to recycle more things, such as all the magazines and newspapers I receive.
- Here’s a great web site I found to electronically opt out of the catalogs I never requested and never read.
- Cleaning out files? Into the recycle bin instead of the wastebasket.
- Use copy paper with more recycled content since it’s usually for internal use only.
There’s one feature in Peachtree Accounting that might help, too. Add Attachments lets you attach spreadsheets, letters, PDFs, photos or any other type of electronic document directly to your customer, vendor, employee and inventory item records.
How to: From a record or transaction screen (for example, Maintain Customers), click the Attachments button on the toolbar or select Add Attachments from the File menu. You’ll see the Attachments dialog box and you can add as many attachments as you need.
And finally, paper or plastic? Neither for me! I’ve purchased a couple of those lightweight grocery store cloth bags to tote my shopping home. As long as I remember to grab them as I dash into the store I feel pretty smug.
Shari Willman
Message Edited by ShariW on 01-14-2009 01:53 PM
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