How to Create Green Offices

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How to Create Green Offices
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9 Ways to Reduce our Carbon Footprint at Work
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.