Going green will make your workspace more sustainable.
Whether there is a need to cut costs or not, saving energy is a great way to reduce expenses. Doing so will also make your business environmentally responsible, and will make your workspace sustainable. There are many ways to go green, and we won’t keep you waiting. Here are five easy ways to save energy in the workplace.
Train your staff.
Change starts with the people. That said, it is important to train your staff to conserve energy. Require them to switch off and unplug their computers before leaving the office, and do not throw away paper that can still be used as scratch or doodle paper. Make them use natural lighting where possible. Be strict with those rules so staff won’t forget to comply with them.
Replace bulbs with LEDs.
If the existing lights in your office are incandescent or fluorescent, it’s time to upgrade to LED. As we know, light emitting diodes use less energy and also emit virtually no heat at all. Don’t forget changing your signs too, like your open sign and exit signs. LEDs are very much brighter making them ideal lights for emergency exit signs.
Save paper.
Instead of sending notes to your co-workers, just sent them a PM or emails. If you have announcements to make, display them in a scrolling LED sign or a writable LED board. Not only do you save paper, but you’ll also have less trash too.
Replace old appliances with energy saving ones.
Invest in new appliances that are energy-saving. Examples are AC units and the fridge in your pantry. Go with the ones that use inverter technology. One more thing is switching to laptops. Not only do you save energy, but you can also save space too as well.
Control your thermostat.
During the summer, keep your workplace one temperature up and one degree down during the winter. Doing so can reduce the use of power by up to 10%. You can also invest in a programmable thermostat which will automatically adjust the temperature when there is no one in the area. Although you may need to cash out in the short term, you’ll get more savings in the long run.
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