The term “Going Green” doesn’t just benefit Mother Earth – it can also improve productivity in the workplace and your organization’s bottom line! Try these simple money savers in your office for a healthier, more cost-efficient workplace.
Conserve Office Supplies and Products:
- Copy and print on both sides of the page. It is estimated that companies spend up to $42,000 a year on printing costs!*
- Set your copier/printer to “draft” mode. It uses less ink or toner when printing.
- Replace paper, plastic and Styrofoam cups with reusable mugs and cups.
- Purchase office supplies in bulk to reduce shipping costs and packaging waste.
- Use non-toxic cleaning products to help improve office air quality.
- Purchase recycled office products (i.e., pens, paper, toner and paper towels).
Reduce Electricity Consumption:
- Replace high-wattage light bulbs with energy-efficient light bulbs.
- Install motion sensors to conserve energy by only using lights when needed.
- Turn off and unplug office equipment at the end of the day. Office equipment accounts for 16% of electricity use!
- Swap your current office equipment with Energy Star equipment.
- Turn off the coffee pot and lights in your office’s vending machines – it can save up to $100 a year!
Promote Telecommuting and Carpooling:
- Allow worksite employees to work from home – it can reduce your company’s overhead costs, save worksite employees money on fuel and reduce carbon emissions.
- Arrange an office carpool or group bike commute to work.
- Post information on the mass transit system in the lunch/break room.
Around the Office:
- Implement an office recycling program to recycle paper, plastics, ink cartridges and more!
- Place plants around the office – plants help clean the air by removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide. Cleaner air in the office can contribute to healthier worksite employees. These plants are excellent air cleaners:
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