How You Can Promote Reuse In Your Business

Julie Starr • January 4, 2022



The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that America’s landfills are filled with a whopping 139.6 million tons of waste annually. Businesses are undoubtedly one of the most significant generators of this waste, so it is crucial for them to modify their purchasing and current processes to reduce waste volume. Reusing materials is one of the best ways your company can lower the amount of waste it contributes to landfills every year, making it more sustainable. Here are some ideas to promote reuse in your company.

  • Use envelopes and packaging again

It is vital to note that your average envelope begins as a tree or several trees. Additionally, transforming raw materials into envelopes demands top-notch equipment and renewable and non-renewable resources. Consequently, reducing your need for new envelopes through re-usage lessens the waste that ends up in landfills and the resources required to produce them. You can reuse envelopes sent to your company by detaching the glue that holds them together. Then, fold these envelopes in the opposite direction to obtain a clean area where you can write any relevant addresses.

You can also use masking tape to conceal envelopes’ original addresses and write new ones with a black marker. Furthermore, a reported 91% of all packaging waste ends up in landfills or the environment. Therefore, consider reusing your packaging waste to make your enterprise more sustainable. For this, you can use packaging like cardboard boxes, jiffy bags, and wooden pallets again, as long as they are durable. Similarly, you can keep old bubble wrap to reuse as packaging, so keep this in mind.

  • Use a VoIP system

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an excellent communication technology that enables you to make voice calls with a broadband internet connection instead of an analog phone line. This technology is also highly flexible, allowing you to readily integrate it into your present office hardware through software development. As such, your company can continue using its original telephones and connect them to its VoIP system, allowing a rapid change over from one system to another. On the other hand, traditional landline systems require regular upgrades because they lack features like video calls and screen sharing that modern businesses need. These upgrades are costly and often wasteful. Replacing a telephone system requires removing critical equipment and wiring, which eventually ends up in landfills where it will take several years to completely break down. Consequently, consider searching for the best VoIP phone system provider for your business to ensure that you can reuse your telephone system and avoid contributing to landfill waste. These IP phones are wire-free, and it takes just one phone call to your provider to upgrade your VoIP service.

  • Refill your toner and ink-jet cartridges

You have likely thrown away a printer cartridge more than once a month if you do a lot of printing daily in your business. However, numerous experts agree that doing this isn’t always the best option; you can save good money by getting your empty printer ink cartridge refilled instead of purchasing a new one. In many cases, you can save up to 70% of the price of a new cartridge if you choose to refill instead of buying new ones. Additionally, refilling your printer cartridge instead of putting it in the trash will help the environment. For starters, refilling diminishes the overall amount of garbage that ends up in landfills. Also, remember that many printer ink cartridges are made from non-biodegradable materials like plaster. It would take hundreds of years for even the smallest ink cartridges to disintegrate. Therefore, refilling your cartridges will reduce soil destruction as well as air, land, and water pollution.

  • Donate your old office furniture and used equipment

It isn’t uncommon to get rid of various old furniture and equipment around your office occasionally. However, you can donate these unwanted items to various non-profits, schools, and charitable organizations that reuse them instead of sending them to landfills. Donating your furniture also ensures that fewer raw materials are required to produce new ones, preventing unnecessary pollution. Furthermore, donating your office furniture and equipment ensures that these items can be used throughout their entire life cycle. Many consumers get rid of items that can still be used because they are no longer deemed aesthetically attractive. Therefore, donations ensure that things you don’t consider useful or pleasant don’t end up in landfills simply because you don’t fancy them anymore. Instead, you can make your waste items a gift for someone who needs them, promoting longer usage.

Blockchain for Sustainability: Cutting Through the Hype with Strategic Communication

By Julie Starr • April 28, 2025
As blockchain continues to gain traction in sustainability circles—from tracking carbon credits to improving supply chain transparency—more organizations are exploring how these emerging tools might support their ESG goals. But with innovation comes complexity, and for many stakeholders, blockchain still feels like a black box. That’s where communication becomes essential. At Taiga Company, we work with clients to simplify complex sustainability narratives without oversimplifying the value. While blockchain can offer traceability and transparency, it’s not a silver bullet—and how you talk about these technologies matters just as much as how you use them. Poor communication can undermine credibility, especially in a landscape where stakeholders and regulators are increasingly alert to greenwashing . On the other hand, clear, honest messaging about blockchain-enabled sustainability efforts can build trust and differentiate your leadership. Our approach is grounded in materiality and alignment. We help organizations: Translate technical tools like blockchain into plain language that resonates with diverse audiences Connect new technologies to core sustainability strategy Craft credible narratives that evolve alongside innovation Blockchain may be new territory, but strategic communication remains the foundation. Whether you're piloting traceability tools or just starting to explore how blockchain fits your ESG roadmap, we help you tell the story with clarity and confidence. Let’s make innovation meaningful.

6 Things All Modern Businesses Need in 2025

By Julie Starr • April 22, 2025
If you’re starting your own business, then you know all too well that it’s equally an exciting and overwhelming time. There’s so much to think about, and you want to get it right from day one. But it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as you might think. Let’s go through everything your new business needs to hit the ground running this year. A Clear Business Plan Before anything else, take the time to figure out your game plan. This doesn’t need to be a long, boring document that you’ll never look at again. Think of it as a simple guide that answers three key questions: Who are you selling to? What are you offering? And how are you going to get noticed? Once you’ve written that down, you can always tweak it as your business grows. From a communications standpoint, clarity on your audience and value proposition also sets the foundation for authentic brand storytelling—something Taiga Company helps clients refine at every stage. Responsible Financial Management Money is one of those things that can make or break a business. The good news is you don’t need a finance degree to get it right. Start with a simple budget. Know how much is coming in, what’s going out, and what you’re setting aside. Think about things like stock, marketing, bills and wages if you’re hiring. Keep it realistic and keep it updated. Doing this from day one will make life much easier later. Reliable Cloud Services In 2025, storing everything on your laptop isn’t really a safe bet. Files go missing, computers break, and you don’t want to lose important stuff. That’s where cloud services come in. They keep your files secure, backed up and easy to access from anywhere. Whether it’s documents, customer info or creative work, having it all saved online gives you peace of mind. And when you're building a business in a digital-first world, having secure, accessible assets also means your team can collaborate more efficiently across channels—essential for strong communications. Flexible Payment Options Most people don’t carry cash anymore, so if you’re only accepting it, you’re going to lose sales. Get yourself a card reader that takes all the usual stuff like debit cards, credit cards, contactless and Apple Pay. The easier you make it for someone to pay you, the more likely they are to buy. Simple as that. A Basic Website Even if you’re not selling online, you still need a website. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just something that tells people who you are, what you do, and how they can contact you. Think of your site as your digital front door. If someone hears about your business, chances are they’ll look you up online. Make sure what they find actually helps them. A clear website is also one of the most powerful communication tools your business has. We work with clients to ensure their digital presence reflects their story, purpose, and value. A Way to Spread the Word You can’t rely on people just stumbling across your business. You’ve got to put yourself out there. Social media is a great start, but don’t stop there. Think email newsletters , posters in your local area or even just chatting about your work whenever it comes up naturally. The more you talk about your business, the more others will too. Starting a business in 2025 is a big move, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. Get the basics in place, stay flexible and keep learning. With the right tools and the right message, you can build momentum and create connection. Taiga Company helps growing businesses translate operational essentials into brand trust and long-term impact.