At Work
A Greener workplace can mean a ligher ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work, whether your office is green you're the boss or the employee, whether your office is green already or still waiting to see the light, some practical steps can lay the groundwork for a healthy, a low-impact workspace.
Digitize
Send emails instead of paper letters and reveiw documents onscreen rather than printing them out.Can also convert to PDF for paperless document sharing. Keep files on computers instead of the file cabinets.
Don't Be a Paper Pusher
Look for recycled paper with a high percentage of post-consumer content and the minimum of chlorine bleaching.Try to choose printers and photocopiers that do double-sided printing.
Use Green Materials
Use blodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen, and provide bioegradable cleaners for the custodial staff.
Redesign the Workspace
Start with good furniture, good lighting, and good air, Furniture can be manufactured from recycled materials as well as recyclable. Workspace air quality is also crucial. Good ventilation and low-VOC paints and materials will keep employees healthy.
Lunch Time
Bring your lunch to work in a cloth bag. For food storage use glass containers that can be washed and re-used. If you do go out for lunch, try biking or walking instead of driving.
Digitize
Send emails instead of paper letters and reveiw documents onscreen rather than printing them out.Can also convert to PDF for paperless document sharing. Keep files on computers instead of the file cabinets.
Don't Be a Paper Pusher
Look for recycled paper with a high percentage of post-consumer content and the minimum of chlorine bleaching.Try to choose printers and photocopiers that do double-sided printing.
Use Green Materials
Use blodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen, and provide bioegradable cleaners for the custodial staff.
Redesign the Workspace
Start with good furniture, good lighting, and good air, Furniture can be manufactured from recycled materials as well as recyclable. Workspace air quality is also crucial. Good ventilation and low-VOC paints and materials will keep employees healthy.
Lunch Time
Bring your lunch to work in a cloth bag. For food storage use glass containers that can be washed and re-used. If you do go out for lunch, try biking or walking instead of driving.