Part 2 of our Going Green article, learn about tips and tricks for going Green in the hospital/laboratory or at home.
Unplug It
Stimulate your staff to save electricity and give their health a boost by skipping the lift or escalator and taking the stairs. Also ask them to put their computers to sleep when they’re away from their desks. Activating “sleep mode” on just one computer can prevent 136 kg of CO2 emissions per year. However, because computers left on standby still consume 50% as much power as when in use, all computers should be shut down properly when leaving for the day.
Recycle Everything (e.g Batteries, Toners, …)
It’s estimated that for every tonne of paper recycled, about 17 trees and some 26,500 litres of water is saved. Recycling helps to reduce eight types of water pollutants and 10 varieties of air pollutants.
Rethink your Printing Habits/Go Paperless
Implement a print policy that encourages saving files digitally instead of printing everything out. In terms of paper use, it is estimated that approximately 18 trees are cut down for every 10 employees per year. To save paper, set photocopiers and printers to default to single copies and print double-sided. It also makes sense to buy sustainable paper and eco-conscious ink cartridges.
Replace all disposable products in the kitchen/cafeteria
Use reusable items instead. If you need to make the business case to management to get approval for this, look at how much you spend each year on disposables and compare that to how much it will cost to purchase a set of plates, glasses, and utensils.
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