Craig
Scott
Charity might begin at
home, but being environmentally sensitive can begin in the
office. Craig Scott, environmental projects officer of Derby,
England, shares tips for being green at work from the Green Work
Guide, a handbook given to all new city employees. The complete
guide can be found at www.derby.gov.uk.
Keep it digital. Limit
the number of reports or memos that need to be printed. E-mail
them, if possible, or post them on your company’s intranet. If you
must print materials, try to minimize the number of pages in
word-processing documents.
Take the extra step.
To reduce the amount of electricity elevators use, take the stairs,
even if only on the way down. And walk the extra 10 feet to toss
paper in the recycling bin instead of the temptingly close
wastebasket -- or to retrieve discarded paper for reuse as scrap
paper.
Clothes call. Dress
appropriately for the time of year so there’s less need to crank up
the air conditioner or heater. Also, close the windows in cold
weather and keep radiators clear of clutter to maximize
efficiency.
Shut down. Remember to
turn off all lights and computers at the end of the day. “If
everyone does just a bit, then this all adds up to a lot,” Scott
says.