keep green at work
With everyone and everything going green, why not go green at work too? That’s not as hard as you think. You just do a few adjustments,and your office will being green!
1. First, think of the paper. Buy the recycled paper and products. Not quite sure how to tell? Just take a look at the pacage and it will show if it’s recycled or not.
2. Try hunting for treasures at yard sales or resale shops instead of purchasing new furniture. Or if you have time, just give your old stuff a face lift! Got creative.
3. When you leave the office for the day, instead of just turning everything off, try unplugging everything. It will save the energy in the long time.
4. Try arranging your office place, so you don’t need to turn on any lights during the day. Move your desk next to a window so it can be provided light by Mother Nature!
5. Instead of printing office memos, try sending co-workers an email instead. That goes for employees manuals as well, if possible, have employees read the manuals online to keep from using paper.
6. Make a habit to recycle everything in your office. Keep a bin where other employees can pitch in as well. You can recycle everything, including fax paper, envelopes and junk mail. You can even recycle your computers and office equipment. Check your local schools and colleges; they may be able to use them in the classroom.
7. When possible, try getting to work by using public transportation, carpooling or riding a folding electric bike or scooter. Walk if you live close enough, not only are you helping the environment, but you are getting healthy!
8. When you clean the office, make sure to use nontoxic cleaning products and brighten up your office with plants. Not only are they pretty, but they actually absorb indoor toxins!
9. If you have a kitchen area at the office, bring your own dishes and reusable containers and silverware. Try to don’t use plastic cups and Styrofoam products. Please encourage other employees to do the same thing.
10. Use Green marketing tools. Let your customers, and the public know that your company is environmentally friendly. It will enhance your company’s image.
11. Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs. Not only are they good for the environment, they last much longer.
12. If your office receives magazines or newsletters, find out if you can get them online or through email. When you are done reading them, just delete them instead of tossing them into the waste basket!
13. Make your office at a steady temperature. In the winter, instead of turning up the heat, try wearing warmer clothes.
And last but not least, who says you have to have an electric pencil sharpener? Buy the old timer type, you know, the ones that require a twist of the wrist to sharpen. It goes for staplers too. By a few adjustments, you can make a big difference in the workplace and the world!
