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Quick Tips for Sustainability at Work
- Start a recycling program for different types of waste
- Use both sides of the paper when printing and making photocopies
- Purchase recycled paper and other recycled office products
- Donate unwanted supplies to local schools or nonprofit organizations
- Provide reusable kitchen utensils instead of disposable products
- Put your computer in sleep mode instead of using screen savers
- Use energy-efficient lightbulbs and install motion-activated lights that turn off when a space in not in use
- Go paperless and switch to electronic files
- Reduce electricity use from elevator operation by taking the stairs when possible
- Use alternative transportation like walking, riding a bike, public transportation, or carpooling
- Reduce unnecessary travel by replacing in-person meeting with video calls, webinars, and recorded presentations
- Help the entire business understand the necessity of sustainable practices
- Invest in refillable pens which last longer and have recyclable cartridges
- Add plenty of indoor plants which improve air quality
- Limit heating and cooling when possible
- Set up a composting station
- Leverage green cleaning products
- Install aerators to reduce water usage
- Encourage healthy competition amongst departments and employees concerning minimal waste initiatives
- Unplug and turn off any devices or machines not being used
- Bring your own lunch and reusable water bottle
- Source products from local suppliers
- Take notes online or on white boards instead of paper
- Eliminate Styrofoam in the workplace
- Start a plastic bag collection center
- Celebrate environmental events as a company
- Give your employees the opportunity to volunteer around the community
- Create a “green team” of employees to keep track of implementation of sustainability initiatives
- Host training workshops to educate on environmental sustainability
- Decrease brightness on your computer monitor
- Get rid of individual trash cans to discourage waste
- Optimize the use of natural light