TOP 10 Ways to Green your Office: from Ecological Environments

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1.     Purchase products that are reused or recycled: i.e Toner Cartridges, Paper, etc.

 

According to the EPA, Americans produce about 4.3 pounds of waste per person per day! That equates to 243 MILLION TONS of Waste per day produced in America.

 

2.     Retrofit your lighting to reduce energy consumption – lighting is one of the highest energy hogs of all homes and businesses!

 

3.     Adjust your thermostats – make it cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer – and set it back when the building is not occupied!

 

4.     Select new office equipment that is Energy Star rated!

 

5.     Establish an office-wide recycling program that motivates employees to recycle paper, aluminum, etc. Work with your local recycling agency! This includes recycling toner to close the loop!

 

6.     Encourage ride-sharing and mass transit opportunities for employees to reduce car emissions.

 

7.     Set a policy of turning off computers and electronic equipment at night.

 

8.     Review supplies and equipment for toxic properties – if your company uses paints, sealants, etc. look for water based and low VOC options.

 

9.     Know the reliable green certification standards to review – FEMP, Cradle to Cradle, LEED, GreenSeal, South Coast Air Quality Management District – view the resources page on www.EcoLOGICalEnvironments.com for more information.

 

10.  Put someone in charge of the green initiatives!