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title: 8 Things You Need to Know When Using ECM to Go Green
description: Learn how using ECM to support your green initiatives isn't just eco-friendly, it comes with significant cost savings for your organization too.
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# [8 Things You Need to Know When Using ECM to Go Green](https://info.aiim.org/aiim-blog/newaiimo/2009/07/28/8-things-you-need-to-know-when-using-ecm-to-go-green)

 Written by [John Mancini](https://info.aiim.org/aiim-blog/author/john-mancini) | Jul 28, 2009 3:44:00 AM

Remember when placing the blue recycling bin next to the copier and encouraging employees to duplex their print jobs made you feel like you were doing your part to help the environment? The sustainability expectations set for corporations today have never been higher, and many are realizing that the benefits of going green with [Enterprise Content Management (ECM)](https://info.aiim.org/what-is-ecm) extend beyond being viewed as a good corporate citizen to significant cost savings and increased worker productivity.

ECM offers a real solution for any company looking to take its green initiatives to the next level. But the benefits can extend far beyond lighting the paper load and reducing emissions; it will increase the effectiveness of your core processes, which inevitability makes for a more profitable business.

 

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