Sustainable Office Tips

How To Conserve Energy and Be Sustainable In The Office

5. The thermostat

Set the thermostat a bit lower during the winter and a bit higher during the summer to save energy. Keep a sweater for the winter and a fan for the summer to help keep the office temperature comfortable.

4. Green Lunches

Bringing your own lunch can save energy by not taking the car to a restaurant and can also be healthier than fast food. Make sure you bring reusable containers and utensils and also recycle those products that you use that are recyclable…

3. Use care when printing

Do you ever print things you don’t really need? Not only are you wasting paper, but also ink and electricity. Avoid color printing when you can and reuse old sheets as scrap paper.  What type of inkjet or toner cartridges are you using?  Try using eco-friendly green printing cartridges from a certified retailer such as Print Green USA, Inc. where you can save money as well as the environment.

2. Non-toxic workspace

Make sure the cleaning supplies used are non-toxic , there are many options and most are cost equivalent with their nongreen counterparts.  Adding a plant to your workspace area can help absorb pollution as well.

1. Turn off the lights

It may sound simple, but how many times to you leave for the day and leave the lights on in your office? If you work with someone, make a plan that the last person out of the office turn the lights off.

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