Energy Saving Office Tips
Even in your work place, or office there are many ways to save energy. Use these helpful tips.

Computers

  • Turn off your computer when leaving work. Leaving your computer on stand-by mode still consumes significant amounts of electricity, as much as 40% of normal use in some cases.
  • Use a laptop, not a desktop. Laptops use up to 80% less energy. Co2 emmision reductions: 400 lbs/yr
  • Turn off your monitor when you go for lunch or a meeting.
  • Donate your old computer to an organization that will reuse or recycle it. Consult the National Recycling Coalition

Paper

  • Make double-sided copies to reduce paper waste.
  • Use the size reduction feature offered on many copiers. Two pages of a book can often be copied onto one standard sheet.
  • Put paper and toner cartridge recycling boxes beside the photocopier.
  • Once-used paper can also be reused in plain paper fax machines — they only need one clean side.
  • If you have to print a document or email, just print the text you need.

Other Tips

  • Keep a spare sweater in the office rather than turning up the heating.
  • Use timer switches to turn off vending machines and copiers when the office is closed.
  • Make the most of natural lighting by opening the blinds.
  • Use hand-dryers rather than paper towels.
  • Reusable bottles and cups reduce solid waste.
  • Bring a coffee mug to work and get a good feeling from both the caffeine and your conscience.

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