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Did you know?
There are Ways to Be Greener at Work
for Little or No Cost.
Here are November's Top 10 Green Tips for the office.
1. Utilize Natural Light
Whether you work in a traditional office, at home, or another setting, access to natural light can help you conserve energy.
If you have an office with just a few people, or if people tend to work at different times, you might opt for desk lamps instead of overhead lighting, so you don't have to have the whole space lit for just a couple people at a time.
3. Put a Green Reminder in Your Email Signature
"P
lease consider the environment before printing this email."
- Cherokee County Chamber
4. Update Your Own Mailing Lists
You can also save money and resources by sending out less direct mail from your business. Simply updating your mailing list so that it doesn't include anyone who hasn't done business with you in years can save you a lot of time, money and paper.
5. Change Your Light Bulbs
6. Allow Employees to Telecommute
If it's possible for your employees to work from home, even on occasion, this can help the environment because you'll need less energy in your office and employees won't need to drive back and forth to work.
7. Consider a Four-Day Week
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Also think about how much time and energy your employees would cut from their weekly commutes.
8. Get an Energy Audit
Many businesses or government agencies offer free or low-cost energy audits. Have them visit your business to determine ways you might conserve energy.
9. Use the Cloud
Cloud technology gives you the opportunity to save documents, communicate with your team and do so much more, all without using extra resources like paper and ink.
10. Skip the Office Altogether
In some cases, your business might be able to function without any type of official office. You can cut down on your use of resources by simply collaborating with your team online or using
coworking spaces.
Resources:
smallbiztrends.com/2017/01/be-greener-small-business.html
hbr.org/2018/09/the-1-office-perk-natural-light
lampsplus.com/ideas-and-advice/lighting-tips-for-the-perfect-workspace/
justpublishingadvice.com/do-i-really-need-to-build-my-own-mailing-list/
energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/replacing-lightbulbs-and
stroblandsharp.com/important-legal-considerations-telecommuting/
news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/successful-trial-proves-a-fourday-work-week-is-actually-better/news-story/36bf08ddf862acd5459e2b188f816ea2
switchmyloan.com.au/blog/index.php/your-home-loan-health-check/
pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp
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