- reuse and recycle your resources: paper, paper clips, post-it notes, rubber bands, folders, manila envelopes, ink cartridges etc.
- turn off non-essential computers, monitors, overhead lights, desk lights, printers and fax machines shutting off your computer will reduce its CO2 emissions by 83%!!!!
- how we spend our meals and coffee breaks also affects the environment--avoid using disposable dishes and silverware. Also avoid single-serving creamers and sugars etc. Use reusable water bottles--stop buying bottled water (it's probably just tap water anyway)!! And of course, recycle cans, boxes and glass.
Other articles and resources for ways you can "go green" at the office:
http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2007/04/11/7-easy-ways-to-run-an-environmentally-friendly-office/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenewbusinessblog.com%2Fgeneral-business-news%2Fways-to-run-an-environmentally-friendly-office&frame=true
http://blog.known.com.au/2007/02/knowns-top-5-environmentaly-friendly.html
http://156.98.19.245/workplace/
http://www.consumer.gov.tt/news/becomingenvironmentallyfriendly.htm
Any additional ideas on how to create and maintain an environmentally friendly workspace? Please share your tips with your co-workers here!!
4 comments:
Primavera has already started the process of going green. As soon as all the previous non-green janatorial chemicals are used up green products have been purchased and are waiting in the wings to replace them.
i say we should literally go green with potted plants. i recently got myself a little aloe plant because i was inspired by all our colleagues with green thumbs and beautiful plants to prove it.
there is debate as to how effective house plants are at reducing pollutants in indoor air and the spider plant is supposed to be one of the better ones. but, even if they don't make the air all that better, studies say that office greenery helps to decrease stress and increase creativity.
i just think they're pretty and green is one of my favorite colors. i want to get some more plants after i switch offices, so if anyone has suggestions about what plants are best for a beginner, i'm all ears!
Spider palnts can be difficult to grow properly and it depends on the amount of sunlight ya have and other conditions.
The Braided Ficus Tree is a very good plant to start with It is very adaptable and does not require a regid watering regime. You can purchase one at the Dollar store in the Food City strip mall.
The Chinese Evergreen is a low light and low maintenance plant, excellant for the beginner.
Bamboo is another excellant choice, fill a decorative glass container with glass beads, polished stones, bind the bamboo with decorative ties (about 3 or 4 together)stick them in the container and keep the container full of water. There you have an instant plant. The Bamboo, polished stones, glass beads and decorative container can also be bought at the dollar store. You can also purchase Bamboo already in decorative containers there also.
wouldn't it be fun to have a vegetable garden at one of our sites. it would provide food and residents could learn how to garden.
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