Green Office
How will running a green office benefit the environment?
While many people have taken great strives to reduce their carbon footprint at home, once they go into work in the morning they put that behind them. There's the idea that it's not my property, it's not my bills, it's not my problem. But businesses produce a vast amount of waste and energy in the UK, and anything an individual employee can do to impact that reduction will make a difference.
What environmentally friendly initiatives can be implemented in the office?
There are many environmentally friendly initiatives that can be implemented in the office. Every office should have a recycling scheme in place. Energy saving initiatives such as turning off lights and turning off computers are very important. Sourcing office supplies from a green office supplier can also make a difference, and transport issues should be addressed. Try to avoid taking business trips and using teleconferencing and video conferencing for meetings instead.
What single usage items are regularly used in offices?
There are many items that are used in an office that are used just once, and they should be avoided: paper towels, non-refillable ball point pens, plastic cups, cutlery and metal staples. Instead of using these, try using a mug instead of a plastic cup. Try using a refillable ball point pen. Try using a blow dryer in the bathroom instead of using a paper towel. Don't use staples, and try to reduce the amount of paper you print to begin with. Changes like these can really add up to make a big difference.
