May 22, 2013

50 Ways to Become More Green

1. Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms (restrooms, break rooms, employee kitchen, Boardrooms, computer rooms)

2. Turn off computer monitors when stepping away from desk

3. Power down, PC's, printers, scanners, etc. at the end of the work day

4. Install programmable thermostats and only heat/cool when occupied

5. Use paper products with recycled content

6. Provide recycling containers in all workspaces

7. Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic

8. Unplug appliances when not in use (staplers, pencil sharpener, microwave, toaster oven, shredder)

9. Install faucets and flush valves with sensors

10. Eliminate paper subscriptions or switch to electronic subscriptions - and share your subscriptions

11. Sign up for electronic billing and use electronic payment

12. Conference call to replace driving to meetings

13. Adjust shades and blinds to reduce heat from the sun

14. Replace incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lighting

15. Create preferred parking signs for hybrid and alternative fuel cars

16. Replace T12 lamps with T5 or T8

17. Replace older exit signage with LED or photoluminescent (Glow in the dark) exit signs

18. Replace safety signage with photoluminescent signage

19. Install floor matting to keep floors cleaner

20. Repair all leaky water pipes and fittings

21. Use Energy Star rated appliances

22. Install tankless water heaters

23. Procure Green Seal cleaning chemicals that don't contain toxins

24. Use trash can liners make from recycled content

25. Install sprinkler timers to control water usage

26. Recycle used fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and batteries

27. Minimize waste with touchless towel dispensers

28. Clean with vacuums or blowers instead of hoses to clear off work areas

29. Understand facility energy usage with a power analyzer

30. Visually detect electrical and temperature problems with a thermal imager

31. Save on cooling costs with ceiling, wall and pedestal fans

32. Seal off leaky windows with sealant

33. Filter tap water to reduce waste from bottled water

34. Cut down on battery waste with rechargeable batteries

35. Install dimming controls for lighting systems

36. Replace standard air filters with high-efficiency filters

37. Dry-erase boards help reduce paper waste

38. Reduce cardboard waste with coreless toilet paper

39. Install foam soap dispensers to reduce chemical usage

40. Use recycled plastic pallets to reduce tree cutting

41. Paint with VOC free paints

42. Clean floors with microfiber mops to reduce water usage

43. Install waterless urinals

44. Carpool to work or to company events

45. Have webinars rather than on-site training

46. Use E-fax instead of paper fax

47. Maintain proper tire pressure in all vehicles

48. Bicycle where practical

49. Water the plants with ice cubes from consumed drinks instead of dropping cubes in the sink

50. Open windows on a nice day rather than run the A/C



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