We all want just the right mix of flavor, spice and sweetness in our special treats. But we also want that grand mix to always be available. To succeed, our personal supply chains (acting as employees or individuals) are an important facet—specifically with the ideas behind sustainability and the long-term success of environment and commerce.
If you use the wrong mix on your supply chain, the final product is simple: The mix will eventually become scarce or nonexistent. But that doesn’t have to happen by following a few simple actions for sustainability, though it can be more challenging at times.
There are a few main elements to consider in sustainable supply chain management: regenerative and organic farming practices, food miles, and eating what’s in season. Packaging is also important. It’s best to look for packaging that’s recyclable—even better is compostable packaging.
NOTE: Watch for compostable packaging that can be composted in your garden. It’s more difficult to locate facilities that can compost products that need an industrial-scale center. Facilities do exist for industrial composting; check for local providers.
That pretty much sums up the basics. Some of these topics listed are available in more depth on other parts of our website.
What are the benefits of creating a sustainable personal supply chain?
- Climate change mitigation via greenhouse gas reduction can occur when considering your personal supply chain.
- Food security: By purchasing fruit in season, diners can help reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.
- Brand recognition and brand health can both be affected positively by choosing to act sustainably as a company or using tools like green education for your teams.
How can my firm get started with making our supply chain more sustainable?
In the office, many roots can be taken by companies and organizations, large and small.
Green education: Educating your employees on how to act sustainably is a great way to get things going with cleaning our personal supply chains. Employers with this knowledge in-house can do well on this front. But other options like working with a consultancy or local organization are also good options as well.
The important part is to make sure you’re team members are getting the right information from a reliable source. Remember, it doesn’t have to be elaborate to start off with, but constant improvement is an important facet, as is meeting goals your company might set.
Culture change: Creating a new culture at your company won’t be easy, and many steps will need to be taken to get there. Changing your company’s culture, however, is an important part of the sustainability process as individuals on your teams need to see that you support the new effort.
Employee incentives: Incentivizing your team members can also lead to the success of a sustainability program.