Saving energy at the office: Turn off equipment and lights after hours. Use large equipment during off-peak hours when possible. Consider ink-jet printers, which use 90% less energy. Lap top computers for employees use up to 90% less energy. Use energy-saver modes on equipment. Install bike rack and reimburse employees for bicycle purchases. Install showers for people who walk or bike to work. Organize office carpools and reduce parking prices for car-poolers. Offer reimbursement for use of public transit. Replace old equipment with "Energy Star" certified models. Schedule an energy audit of your business. Adjust office thermostat down at least 2 degrees in winter and up at least 2 in summer.
GREEN OFFICE TIPS
Keep the shades open during daylight hours,
Clearly label trash, recycling, and compost bins,
If your office provides snacks, look into an organic fruit,
Enable power-saving or sleep mode,
Keep an eye on the thermostat, especially in the summer,
Institute a BYORB policy (Bring Your Own Reusable Bottle),
Find an eco-friendly business card provider,
Set up a bike rack for employees,
Regularly clean out the office fridge,
Establish a sustainability initiative task-force or green team,
Invest in smart power strips,
Don’t ignore the leaky faucet,
Talk to your employer about their policies on working remotely,
Add a set of Tupperware to the office kitchen,
Buy in bulk,
Get scrubbing with Scotch Brite’s Greener Clean Natural Fiber Sponges,
Keep your kitchen clean with earth safe cleaning products,
Celebrate company birthdays with compostable plates,
Go paperless, Unplug, buy recycled paper,
Install motion-activated light switches,
Invest in a water filters,
Invest in reusable silverware and serving utensils,
Install LED bulbs,
Support local and/or organic snack or fruit purveyors,
Promote a Vegan lifestyle,
Use micro-fiber cloths instead of paper towels,
Decorate the office with plants,
Incentivize greener methods of commuting,
Donate or recycle old electronics,
IN-HOUSE RESOURCES