Russ Global posted on December 15, 2010
What is the “Green” Movement? It seems to be sweeping the country, and many companies are making serious moves to reduce their carbon footprint. Companies of all sizes can make a tremendous impact by incorporating some of these simple tips into your daily business life
General Office Reminders
- Use energy-efficient bulbs for desk lamps
- Lower blinds in the summer and power down inactive computers
- Install automatic shut-offs for electronic equipment.
- Buy coffee mugs for all employees and remove all disposable cups.
- Encourage employees to run front and back copies instead of single pages
Telecommute/Carpool
- Promote and reward the use of public transportation or carpooling.
- Institute a telecommuting policy for those employees who are eligible.
Collaboration
- Participate in and/or sponsor community environment activities, such as plant-a-tree day or
- Get your employees involved – hold a contest for ideas that can be implemented immediately and reward the best ones.
- Clean up parks and streets.
- Bring customers, employees and other stakeholders together to help the environment.
Recycle
- Offer a recycling program for office products, including paper, plastic, glass, cans and Styrofoam.
- Turn the thermostat down 1-2 degrees.
- Bring in lunch and hire an environmental speaker.