Small changes in any office can make a real collective impact on sustainability. Ways to green your workspace:
- Go paperless where possible through digitization, electronic communication, shared cloud docs.
- Set printers to double-sided default. Print only necessary pages. Use recycled paper.
- Utilize online collaboration tools and phone/video conferencing to reduce business travel.
- Supply reusable cutlery, dishes, glasses, and mugs for the breakroom over disposables.
- Provide clearly labeled recycling bins. Compost food waste if able.
- Switch to LED bulbs, energy-efficient heating/cooling systems, and automatic light sensors.
- Organize a communal area to share extra supplies instead of everyone purchasing individually.
- Purchase eco-friendly office products like recycled paper, non-toxic cleaners, and biodegradable pens.
- Adopt policies to turn off tech devices, AC/heating at close-of-business to conserve energy.
With employee involvement, simple changes multiply across departments to create greener work spaces.