Why do we need to create a green warehouse? One of the most obvious benefits is to reduce your operating expenses. Developing a sustainable warehouse means less storage, organization, and transportation costs. Besides, these environmental protection measures will help protect the environment and reduce waste in the supply chain.
Recycle
Recycling is an essential step in green warehouse management. Used packaging boxes or other materials can be sent to recycling centers to be converted into usable materials or find new uses. These practices can help you reduce your carbon footprint.
Warehouse lighting: install energy management system
Do you always need to turn on the lights in every part of your warehouse? Probably not. Install an energy management system that knows which lights need to be turned on and when. Besides, replace those old bulbs with energy-saving LED lamps to improve energy efficiency and save electricity bills.
An appropriately located warehouse
A well-located warehouse can help improve your delivery efficiency and reduce shipping costs. Establishing a warehouse at a centralized location in your customer’s transportation location can help you quickly deliver products and set a good reputation for your business. Besides, the shortening of the transportation distance helps to reduce the gas emissions of vehicles.
Reuse
The green warehouse can reuse many materials. From corrugated boxes to pallets, a variety of products can be used multiple times. The manufacturing cost of these packaging materials is very high. Choosing to reuse or recycle them can save costs and reduce the impact of production on the environment. Whether you are reusing the packaging sent to you by a supplier or encouraging customers to return the packaging for reuse, it is a company’s environmental effort.