We curated a few articles for businesses this month as we highlight environmental support.  Read about a few small changes you can make to your office which have large positive impacts on the environment and your wallet!  
 

• https://earth911.com/businesspolicy/8-ways-your-business-can-help-save-the-environment/
  • Provide filtered water for your staff which they can get from the tap
  • Make it fun not to use paper – fax to email, team reduction, gentle reminders about the environmental impact “think before you print”
  • Switch to LED lighting
  • Allow/Continue telecommuting
  • Use indoor plants for improved air quality
  • Power off computers, use motion sensing lighting in bathrooms
  • Recycling bins in common areas as well as at desks
  • Reduce travel – video conferencing platforms instead of flight, car and hotel costs

• https://www.thebalancesmb.com/greeningyour-business-2948100
  • Switch coffee machines from pods to old school if you're in a small office or get an automatic machine supplied and maintained by a café, save money and the environment
  • Are your suppliers green? (can you recycle their packaging, do they manufacture in sustainable manners, are the materials non toxic)
  • Donate unused office items like desks, chairs, building materials to a charity and receive a tax-deductible donation receipt
  • Fix dripping taps or plumbing leaks to save water and costs
  • Close shades in the summer to reduce air conditioning use
  • Recycle electronics or donate to charity
  • Cloud computing reduces the reliance on servers which suck power and need tons of air conditioning

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2013/02/07/10ways-to-green-your-business-and-save-money/#cdee4e937534
  • Use eco-friendly paper (post consumer waste) if you absolutely must print
  • Use biodegradable cleaning products
  • Replace outdated appliances (employee microwave or dishwasher) with energy efficient ones
  • Consider an energy audit to help you identify where you spend most and where to save best