Saturday, July 9, 2011

Becoming Eco-friendly At Work

By Abby Potter


While you're at work, the last thing you want to see is a pile of rubbish on your desk. Excess trash creates clutter and can take away from your concentration. Recycling waste at work is important. Once you start making an effort to become more eco-friendly, you're going to notice a huge change in your amount of concentration as well as a drastic change in your mood.

The recycling of waste at work isn't as difficult as it seems. One of the first ways you can begin practicing becoming more eco-friendly on the job is to talk to your boss about starting a recycling program. If you are the manager, then consider holding a meeting to liven everyone up about what is about to take place. Gather some containers and label them for recycling purposes.

Another way to practice becoming more eco-friendly is to simply tone it down on the plastic silverware. The result will be less waste in the workplace as well as much less money spent on items that you really do not need. Over time, that 2.00 for a pack of plastic cups, spoons, etc. can really add up. Instead, bring your own silverware or simply purchase some for the office for everyone to use.

Whether summer or winter the heating and air conditioning really increases overall office costs. The best solution for this problem is to open windows and use fans in the summer and wear more clothing during the winter. It may not be the most comfortable way to live, but it certainly helps when it comes to cutting costs.

Put up signs in the workplace that encourages recycling waste. If you must, conduct regular meetings to talk about how everyone can contribute toward becoming more eco-friendly. You will be surprised at how much of an impact that discussing the recycling of waste has on everyone in the workplace. Turning off the power can also make a huge difference in your overall office costs. Instead of leaving computers on, turn them off. Make sure to inform everyone in the office that when lights are not in use that they must also be turned off.

Packing your lunch instead of going out to eat is not only a great way to save money, but it's also much healthier. There is obviously the potential to save at least 15 per week simply by bringing your own snacks from home. Buying a lunch meal can cost anywhere from 5.00 to 12.00 and sometimes more depending on where you choose to eat. Since most people work at least 8 to 10 hours per day, most are also going out to eat at least twice per day, not to mention snacks in between meals.

Recycling waste can be achieved far more easily if you have a recycling container nearby at all times. It would be very effective to place recycling trays for paper on each and every desk in the office, to avoid too much clutter. Since most offices use up a lot of paper, a nearby tray will make it easier to maintain the office's overall cleanliness.

As you can see, it's not that difficult to become more eco-friendly. In the end, you'll be glad that you put your focus on the overall well-being of your office. You'll suffer less financially and there will also be a much more profound sense of organisation in the workplace.




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