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May 13, 2013 By Jen Leave a Comment

Effective Office Tips for a Greener Workplace

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DSC_0019Want to make your office greener on the budget? Want to contribute to the green revolution without making any major changes to your office? If your answer’s yes, then check out the following few office tips that will help you create a greener workplace.

#1: Use Multiple Bins

Have separate bins for paper, glass, plastic and for food scraps. Putting a multiple bin system like this one allows you to manage the waste better. Make sure you put a paper recycling bin next to each and every desk. This should go into the “recycling system” rather than the general waste.

#2: Choose Green Power

There are many electricity retailers out there that offer their customers an option to receive energy specifically from “renewable sources” like wind, solar and geothermal. When you make this switch, you not only save on emissions but also add to the demand for “renewable energy”.

#3: Avoid Hard Copy Reports

Using online versions of items like information memorandums and annual reports is much better and preferable than using hard copies of these. And when it comes to printing, just cut/copy and paste the required/necessary information and print only these pages instead of the complete report.

#4: Say No to Bottled Water

Bottled water is not only an expensive option, but it also poses as a big environmental hazard due to the plastic used to package it, and fossil fuel energy that’s used for transporting it across the world. Contribute to the green revolution by helping in stopping the excessive use of bottled water. You can do this by saying no to bottled water and by installing a water cooler or a good, “under sink” water filtering system. Give the employees drinking glasses or if not that, permanent alloy water bottles which can be used all day long.

#5: Understand Plastic Cups are not Eco-friendly

Banning disposable plastic cups from the workplace (along with the paper ones) will help you make an impact in your own way and be a stronger part of the green revolution. The less such waste is generated, the better it is. What you can and should do is have a good amount of crockery/glasses, enough for everyone working in the office and also for the visitors.

#6: Work on the Light Layout

Glass computer desks from officedesk.com are a good addition to your office. They should to be moved from the windows to maximize the amount of sunlight that comes in for the best results, though. When more natural light finds it way into your office, the use of electricity will come down leading to lower costs. It gives way to a more “work-friendly” environment.

#7: Go for Original Green

What could be a better way to go green than fill your office with nice plants? The number of plants that you choose to put in the office depends on you, but ideally you should try to have one plant for each person working in the office. There are a ton of advantages of using office plants like for example, they help in cleaning the air of “carbon monoxide”. Besides that, they also look nice and improve the overall look/ambience of the office. Making your office greener this way is the most natural and effective way to be eco-friendly at the workplace.

Remember, staying healthy in the office is not just about taking care of yourself but it’s also about creating a healthier office environment.

Filed Under: Green Tips, Green Your Business, Guest Post

About Jen

Jennifer Smith provides Green Virtual Assistant Services to grow small businesses paperless and sustainable providing various e-services. Her passion is customizing StudioPress Themes for WordPress for her awesome clients. View her portfolio here.

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