Be a Green Company
We all think about it but not many act on the thought of becoming a green company. Doing your part is not that hard and cost a lot less than you think. Below are 15 simple tips on how your company can start down the path of becoming a green company.
1. Only buy from Eco-friendly suppliers or other green companies.
2. Recycle all paper.
3. Use recycled paper.
4. Become a paperless company. Use electronic faxes & scan documents instead of faxing.
5. Use recycled materials including recycled ink cartridges.
6. Recyle your used ink cartridges.
7. Provide your employees with information on public transportation or car pooling.
8. Replace all lighting fixtures with Eco-friendly light bulbs. This will reduce energy cost.
9. Keep your air conditioning set at 74 degrees or try opening up windows.
10. Turn off all computers, fax machines, & copiers at the end of the work day & weekends.
11. Turn of all lights at the end of the day and weekends.
12. Drink water that is filtered and do not but bottled water.
13. Use Eco-friendly utensils instead of disposal.
14. Buy appliances for break rooms that are energy efficient.
15. Reduce travel by using Go to Meeting or other online meeting providers.