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Some simple ways to bring your office more Eco-Friendly.
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UNPLUG
It’s not enough to simply power down your devices before leaving — power is still being consumed if it’s plugged in. Phantom power, or standby power, can become a huge, unnecessary expense for your company if left unaddressed.
Don’t let phantom power haunt you — remember to unplug your workstation before leaving the office.
GO PAPERLESS
This tip almost seems trivial given the digital age we now live in. From cloud storage services to digital pay stubs, the need for paper and printers in the workplace has rapidly decreased in the past two decades.
Diminish the temptation to print by reducing the number of printers in your office and donating them to a local school or non-profit organization in need.
BOTTLELESS WATER DISPENSER
Rescue your office’s beverage budget from the recycling bin.
Get a water cooler. This will help you significantly reduce — if not eliminate — the need for plastic bottles and cans in your office. Say goodbye to overflowing recycling bins, and hello to eco-friendly, healthy hydration!
USE MICRO FIBER TOWELS
In most offices, paper towels are the go-to method for cleaning up spills of any kind. There are, however, many inexpensive, eco-friendly alternatives.
Get yourself a stack of microfiber cleaning cloths and attack that spill with some eco-minded enthusiasm!
USE COMPOSTABLE PLATES
While reusable ceramic plates are ideal, most offices don’t have the budget to buy plates for the entire office.
Luckily, there are plenty of affordable compostable (or recyclable) options available that come in a variety of sizes. Whether you’re celebrating birthdays or promotions, keep the environment in mind when buying one-time-use products.
KEEP SHADES OPEN DURING THE DAY
If your office space is equipped with windows, this is really a no-brainer.
About 25% of the electricity consumed in the US is used to light office spaces. Cut your environment and financial losses by opening the blinds and letting the natural daylight pour into your workplace.
LED BULBS
Everyone talks about switching to LED bulbs, but what actually makes them a better, eco-friendly alternative?
Compared to traditional incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs, LED bulbs use 75% less energy and can last more than three times as long.
This will ultimately help you to cut costs (by reducing the number of bulb replacements you buy in a year) and reduce your carbon footprint since LED bulbs are non-toxic and recyclable.
Give JSEK PROPERTIES a call today to discuss your best options on how to become more Eco-Friendly in your office.
