As we are all more aware of our environment and how our collective actions are shaping our immediate futures, there are a lots of simple changes we can make to our working lives to do our bit to protect our planet. Not only are you doing your bit for the environment, there can be positive impacts on business reputations as people become more aware and are attracted to green companies.

Easy initiatives examples– 

• Email where possible rather than printing documents
• Use recycled printer paper where necessary and print double sided
• Change to LED lightbulbs
• Use re-useable containers for cleaning products
• Re-useable cups and water bottles in the office
• Use re-chargeable batteries 
• Buy reusable ink cartridges, to refill rather than replace
• Not buying goods that are wrapped in single use plastic
• Use fair trade coffee and tea
• Use local firms for goods where possible to reduce the miles it travels to your door
• Switching to a renewable energy supplier
• Allowing working from home to reduce commuter hours per week
• Promote car sharing for commuting
• Provide areas for bikes to encourage cycling to work

Longer term solutions–

• Install solar panels to generate electricity and heat water
• Invest in other renewable energy solutions
• Switch to the cloud
• Change to using only eco-friendly suppliers
• Ensure the business has a green plan and details its objectives