Repeating Challenge
Switch off electrical appliances at the wall when not using. Ask the office manager to supply remote control switches if it is difficult to get at the sockets.
Repeating Challenge
Turn off all lights outside office hours.
Repeating Challenge
Recycle, recycle, recycle…. And put in place systems that make it easy for people to do that.
Repeating Challenge
Use recycled products (paper, envelopes, toilet roll, pencils….).
One-hit Wonder
Set printers to print duplex as a default.
Repeating Challenge
Shut the blinds when it is is too hot or cold to save power on heating and air conditioning.
One-hit Wonder
Leave a tray by the photocopier with single-sided scrap paper for people to use for drafts and working documents.
Repeating Challenge
Use proper mugs not plastic cups.
One-hit Wonder
Ensure all cleaning products are environmentally friendly.
The Big Ask
Install a heating system that is flexible and can be easily turned on/off/up/down.
One-hit Wonder
Put up a notice in the kitchen encouraging people only to boil the water they need.
Repeating Challenge
Get rid of bottled water. Keep jugs of water in the fridge or use units that use tap water.
The Big Ask
Encourage the canteen to source food that is local, organic, fairly traded and free range.
The Big Ask
If a large area is being heated, consider installing infrared heaters rather than electric or gas ones. Have a look at InfraRedSystem, HeatInfraRed and LeaisureHeating.
The Big Ask
Develop a paperless office.
The Big Ask
If putting in a new heating system, and if space outside allows, consider a ground source heat pump, using geo-thermal energy. This can both heat the office in winter, and keep it cool in summer.
The Big Ask
Change to a ‘green’ energy supplier (eg. Ecotricity or Good Energy)