Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Business Talk: Practical Solutions To Help Save Planet Earth

By Anne Sanders


"Thinking and going green" is not all about doing something in order to save the environment just to realize monetary savings. It should be more for the betterment of the earth so that your children's children shall be able to enjoy the wonders and splendor that nature has to offer. Even with only a few simple, baby measures that you can carry out in the office, you could already contribute a whole lot to having a cleaner, greener earth for the future generations to enjoy.

You can update your old light fittings with those that make use of either LEDs or CFLs. CFLs compact fluorescent lamps use up 75% less energy and have lower carbon emission properties as opposed to the regular incandescent light bulbs. With a lifespan of more than three years on the average, CFLs are a better choice in the office if you're really keen on helping the environment.

As a means to trim down your electricity consumption, you may want to employ a work-from-home scheme for some employees whose jobs do not require them to actually come to the office on a daily basis. This shall benefit not only your company but the employees concerned as well. Not only will they get to reduce their transportation expenses in terms of fare or gas consumption, they'll also get to enjoy a break from daily traffic which may otherwise just cause wasted precious time.

When looking at refurbishing the restrooms, opt to have low flow water closets and automatic shut off faucets in an attempt to conserve water. Make it a point to have a skilled plumber come over to perform periodic upkeep on all water sources and flow pipes to spot, fix, and prevent leaks.

As you become more involved with the impact that your business has on the environment, you also have to think about the over-all design of your office space. Do you think the size is too small or too big for your requirements? Consider consulting with reputable office interior designers on the optimal use of every square-foot that you are occupying. You might not know it, but a smaller space might be more suitable which means less air-conditioning needed, thus, less power consumption and lower electricity bill for you. If there is a need to update your furniture and dcor, choose natural, highly sustainable, and easily accessible materials and parts to make way for a "green" office Interior design.




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