officebroker.com's top ten tips for a greener workplace:

Make your office a greener place to be with our top ten tips for how to go green with minimal fuss:
  1. Turn all computer equipment, machinery or other mechanical appliances off when not in use.
  2. Recycle, reduce and re-use waste paper. This can be easily done if you print or photocopy on both sides of paper, recycle envelopes and labels and turn scrap paper into notepads.
  3. Switch off any unnecessary lighting during the day, particularly near windows or in corridors which do not require bright lighting.
  4. Position desks and workstations to make best use of natural light. If you have a nice view for your window it’s a bonus!
  5. Ask the last person to leave the office to ensure that they turn everything off including printers, drinks machines, fans, computers and lights. Draw up a checklist and pin it by the alarm panel or exit.
  6. Turn down the heating and wear warmer clothes in the colder months. Make sure radiators and heaters aren't obstructed and ask your employer to improve insulation. Get up from your desk and have a walk around if you feel cold – it will keep you active aswell!
  7. Get colleagues involved with a travel plan to cut down on your carbon emissions – car share, cycle or walk in groups.
  8. Instead of plastic cups and disposable plates/cutlery use reusable crockery and glasses/mugs.
  9. Collect stamps and milk bottle tops for charity.
  10. Use email or notice boards to share information instead of printed memos. Don’t print anything unless you have to!

We have put these smart tips into a downloadable PDF for you. Email it to your friends and colleagues to spread the green word, but please try not to print it off! If you must print it, do one copy and put it in a prominent place in your office so everyone can read it…think of the trees please!