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