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You're struggling with excess office supplies piling up. How can you effectively manage and reduce waste?

How do you tackle the office supplies mountain? Share your strategies for cutting down on waste.

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You're struggling with excess office supplies piling up. How can you effectively manage and reduce waste?

How do you tackle the office supplies mountain? Share your strategies for cutting down on waste.

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    Malarvizhi Natarajan

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    1. Inventory control & planning: • Conduct a regular audit • Establish a budget and limits • Standardize supplies • Implement a fifo (first-in, first-out) system • Track inventory 2. Reduce & reuse: • Go digital • Print smart • Reuse paper • Encourage reusable items • Upcycle station • Buy bulk • Buy quality 3. Recycle & dispose responsibly: • Implement a recycling program • Choose recycled and recyclable materials • Proper disposal • Educate employees • Consider composting

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    Josephine Korkor Okumo

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    To manage excess office supplies, take stock of what you have and identify what’s really needed. Set up a system to track inventory and avoid over-ordering.

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    Maria Kristine Villafuerte

    Accounting & Sales Support Specialist | Experienced in Invoicing, Reporting & Reconciliation| Data Entry | Digital & Social Media Marketing | Google Ads | QuickBooks | Online Tutor | Research Specialist

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    Track inventory, set limits, donate or recycle extras, go digital when possible, and order only essential supplies to reduce waste and clutter efficiently.

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