Be an environmentalist even in the workplace? But what does "behaving like environmentalists" mean? It seems one of the possible alternatives, a fashion. Instead it is the way, the only one, let's say. To stay on this planet. With a conscious use of resources it is not only good for the Earth, but also the company, company or company you work for can save money.
Just think that an average employee throws away about 90 kg of high quality paper every day. All paper that could be recyclable. Each ton of recycled office paper saves almost 1500 liters of oil. Not to mention the potential energy savings that would result from small decisions; for example, by removing two lamps in a ceiling light of four and installing mirrors. If in the office there is an air of changes in the furnishings, you can suggest to your boss a choice that turns to the ecological furnishing.
Have you ever thought about how useful it could be to bring a coffee cup to work instead of using cups or plastic cups ? The same precaution applies to the envelopes addressed to you. You can use them again, covering old addresses with rubberized labels.
Together with colleagues you can organize the collection of glass and aluminum . Simply set up differentiated containers for glass bottles and cans and place them near the place where you eat together. And what do you think of acting with small actions that also help others in the process necessary to replace the place of man in the world? You can post photos of the planet or news on environmental protection on common bulletin boards visible to everyone from time to time.
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It is very important to organize the collection of the paper and use it wisely: when you need to make photocopies, use the page on both sides in order to save space at the time of archiving . Do not throw the newspapers in the mixed garbage, divide; the magazines, with their glossy paper and the covers that cover them, are not easily recyclable. If we recycle at least 20% of the paper we use, we would help to save 4 to 5 million trees, saving 2 to 5 billion kw / h, from 280 to 440 billion liters of water.
Do you drink bottled water? Keep in mind that recycled plastic is used in the production of a considerable number of items, such as benches, windsurfs, synthetic fibers for stuffing sleeping bags. just to give you an idea, with 26 plastic bottles you can make a polyester suitcase. Do you like canned drinks? Reusing aluminum reduces energy consumption by 74%, air pollution by 85%, solid waste by 95% and water pollution by 76%.
It would also be good to save on water. The management could install the aerators for the taps or devices to reduce the water consumption of the toilet flush (keep in mind that in 6 months a leaky toilet wastes about 170 thousand liters of water). You can also suggest a periodic inspection of the electrical system; often the verifications of the installations become occasions to carry out simple and necessary modifications to the lighting system.
Is it quacluno's birthday and would you like to celebrate it in the office ? Remember that in addition to cans, aluminum foil, special cake pans and frozen food trays can be recycled.
If any of your colleagues live in an area close to yours, go to the workplace together, it will also be a way to learn more about the person and create a connection; even better if you both share the journey on public transport. Cars consume the energy of the planet and our life force that is expressed through the breath . Partial renunciation of the car is a priority for those who want to stay in this world with a conscious opinion. In addition to public transportation, consider riding a bicycle to keep in shape and, if your city is very polluted, use a mask.
