Environmental groups along with many concerned citizens have been ringing the warning bell that we must all change our habits to try and save the only inhabitable planet we have, Earth. Below are some simple “Green Tips” that you can do at work to help save the planet.
1. RECYCLE PAPER: Cut up used papers that doesn’t have confidential/private
information and use it for scratch paper.
2. CREATE A RECYCLE BIN: Request a recycle bin for aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Use the proceeds to pay for an employee appreciation lunch.
3. EMAIL: Consider sending important reminders of meetings, deadlines etc via email. Most email programs allow you to select the importance level of emails and notify you when they have been read.
4. PHOTOCOPY DOUBLE-SIDED: Consider photocopying a multi-page document on both sides of the page.
5. USE CERAMIC MUGS: Encourage employees to brig their own mugs from home or consider purchasing microwavable ceramic mugs and use them instead of styrofoam cups. Many companies spend $10,000 each month purchasing plasticware for their employee lounges and cafeterias.
6. SHUT DOWN COMPUTERS: Encourage staff to shut-down their computers before going home at night. Reports have estimated a $1.72 billion savings each year to American businesses if employees would spend a few seconds powering down their computers at the end of the work day.
7. DONATE OLD MAGAZINES: Consider donating old magazines to local shelters, nursing homes and hospitals.
8. PRINT IN DRAFT MODE: Consider printing documents that are internal flyers or memos in the draft mode. Save the company printer ink/toner as most memos and flyers are read once and eventually thrown away.
About the Author:
Felecia D. Sheffield, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, trainer, international speaker and life coach. Dr. Sheffield has over 15 years of experience providing services to parents, schools, colleges, universities, and social services agencies. Her private practice/consulting company PsychCore, PA provides grant writing services. staff development workshops and psychological services.
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