5 easy ways to green your MENA startup

Time and money are precious when building a startup. Because going green is often seen as expensive on both fronts, and because it’s a relatively new thing in the MENA region, many entrepreneurs feel intimidated, and stop their efforts before even starting.

Contrary to common beliefs, there are many simple things you can do to green your business without any previous expertise, dedicated budget, or waste of time. And the good news is, they’ll also help your startup save money!

Here are a few tips to make your MENA startup environmentally friendly:

Reduce paper waste

This is the easiest thing you can do at your startup to reduce your carbon footprint, and it will definitely cut your paper and ink cartridge budget. Only print what absolutely must be printed. If you have to print, print double-sided pages, with small fonts, use post-consumer waste paper, and print in draft mode. And don’t forget to use scrap paper to take notes.

Pay attention to your workspace

Last year, our contributor Leena AlOlaimy suggested entrepreneurs could opt for upcycling used office furniture rather than buying brand new. It saves money, she says, and re-painting, decorating and re-upholstering furniture can turn into a great teambuilding day with your staff.

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5 easy ways to green your MENA startup