Why is being Eco-conscious at work important?

 

By being more environmentally aware in the workplace, your office will become a healthier and more productive place to work. Often during the working week, you can spend just as much time in the office than at home. Let’s take a closer look at how you can become more Eco-conscious in your workplace.

 

 

 

Recycle

 

Start recycling in your office by having a designated recycling bin in an open area in your office, it won’t take up too much room and should be emptied regularly. Instead of paper cups encourage your staff to use reusable mugs. This means you’ll be able to save money, as you won’t need to keep buying cups for your coffee machine.

 

 

 

Desk plants

 

Not just a desk accessory, plants help improve indoor air quality and bring out positive changes. In addition to this, they have been proven to help reduce sickness and absence rates. Some of the best office plants include succulents, cacti and aloe. These require little care and only need to be watered at least once a week. 

 

 

 

Green commuting

 

If one of your co-workers live nearby, why not start a carpool with them? This will even save you money as you can split the petrol cost. Even if you don’t do this every day it still makes all the difference. Cycling to work is a great way to exercise and feel positive knowing you’re helping the environment.

Or even work from home to cut commuting time completely. Working from home offers a quieter environment and will boost productivity. With software like Skype, you can easily have a meeting wherever you are.

 

 

 

Go paperless

 

With technology today there’s no need to print off endless amounts of paperwork, just store it in a Google Drive or Dropbox where it won’t cause clutter. Or if you need to print something you can switch to recycled paper. We have a wide range of recycled notebooks perfect for making any quick notes, check out our range here.

 

 

 

Power down

 

I’m sure we’ve all forgotten to turn off our computer at some point, not just bad for the environment it can cause security concerns within your workplace. So, you should always remember to turn off your computer or change to sleep mode when you’re not using it. Why not switch to LED bulbs? They will help reduce electricity usage and last longer than standard bulbs. 

 

 

 

Final thoughts

 

Overall it may see a big challenge to make these Eco-friendly changes, but in the long run, will prove to be better financially and morally. Furthermore, it provides a great way to show off to any clients and build trust.

At Printed4You we have a wide range of Eco-friendly products, from bamboo mugs to recycled notebooks. All are ready to be customised with your business logo and message. To find out more information give our sales team a call today 0116 3668002.

 

 

 

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