how to create green offices
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There are many ways in which organisations can reduce their carbon footprints by creating a green office. Following slideshow shall throw light on tips to create an environment friendly workspace.\nVisit: http://bit.ly/1N73CtH - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How to Create Green Offices
9 Ways to Reduce our Carbon
Footprint at Work
1. Day Light
Working in natural light can improve productivity of employees in organisations. Hence, exposure to day light in offices in place of bright fluorescent lights can improve concentration of employees and also save energy. Wide glass windows in offices can bring in natural day light.
2. Plants
Planting indoor trees in organisations can help improve the décor of companies and can also help in reducing frustration levels of employees
as greenery reduces stress levels. Companies can also choose to use artificial plants to create green environment.
3. Open Workspaces
Creating open workspaces can help in promoting collaboration at work. In an open or cubicle layout, employees tend to
collaborate and discuss more about ideas that can improve their efficiency.
4. Use of Stairs
Companies can save their carbon footprints by encouraging employees to use stairs instead of lifts by installing appropriate
signage. This can promote healthy practice and also save energy resources.
5. Save Energy
Employees should be requested to switch off computers, lights and air conditioners, when not in use. Organisations can save a
lot of energy by following this practice.
6. Waste Recycling
Waste recycling is an effective way to save resources. Companies can promote that by segregating dry and wet wastes in business
canteens. Companies can also purchase waste recycling and sorting units to promote the same.
7. Sustainable Design
From office design to furniture and other items, everything should be purchased with sustainability in mind. It helps in
reducing energy resource consumption in a long run.
8. Save Paper
Companies should encourage employees to use digital communication instead of paper mails and messages. Usage of recycled paper for
printing should be encouraged. Companies can use signage to promote minimal usage of paper at work.
9. Save Water
Water is an important resource and should be used wisely. Signage to suggest wise consumption of water at workplaces
should be installed.