Would you
like your office to be more sustainable? We can help you with a couple of
simple tips and tricks for a more sustainable office environment which can help
your company save money and energy. The typical office offers plenty of
opportunities for going green and being more eco-friendly. From adjusting your
office's lighting system to the types of office supplies you opt to use, there
are loads of things you can do to make your office more environmentally
friendly. There are a selection of going green tips for the office that are
easy to implement and will make a considerable difference over time.
Here in this
blog, we explore a couple of the days where you can make your office a little
more eco-friendly, in a few easy steps!
General starting points:
To get you
started, here are some super easy and simple steps that can be easily
implemented by everyone.
●Place a recycling centre in a prime
location in your office. If a whole set of recycling containers would take too
much space, pop a waste paper recycling box close to the printers and a general
recycling box in the staff room or lunch area. Empty the recycling boxes
regularly and organise bottles and can return.
●Encourage employees to use mugs,
glasses, dishes, and cutlery rather than disposables. It takes no time at all
to wash a mug.
●Use coffee filters that are made of
recycled paper or, even better, get a coffee maker that doesn't require paper
filters! Compost coffee grounds if you can.
●Make sure your office has at least
one large live plant, this is also a great way of oxygenating the room.
●Be sure that your office is being
cleaned using green products that are not damaging to the environment.
●Try to go paperless by only printing
documents if totally necessary. There's no reason that inter-office
communications can't be done electronically.
●If you work in retail, get into the
habit of asking customers if they want their receipts rather than just
automatically printing them.
●Use mobile devices or overhead
projectors to display meeting agendas rather than printing them.
●Find a place to recycle used
recyclable batteries and cell phones near you and use it.
●Practice green procurement (sourcing
and purchasing the least environmentally damaging goods).
Go paperless
This tip
almost seems obvious given the digital world we now live in. From cloud storage
services to digital pay stubs, the requirement for paper and printers in the
workplace has rapidly decreased in the past two decades. Diminish the
temptation to print by reducing the amount of printers in your office and
donating them to a local school or non-profit organisation.
Unplug
This one
often slips the radar, but a key factor in saving energy is unplugging your
power source. It’s not enough to simply power down your devices prior to
leaving, power is still being consumed if it’s plugged in. Phantom power, or
standby power, can become a huge, costly expense for your company if left
unaddressed. Don’t let phantom power haunt you, remember to unplug your
workstation before leaving the workspace.
Install motion-activated light switches
Improve
energy efficiency immensely by installing or swapping in motion-activated light
switches. Using them is a particularly good solution for conference rooms,
since they are often separated from the central office space and are less
frequently used. Rather than relying on employees to switch-off the lights as
they leave or enter, motion-activated lights are human proof: they save energy
automatically!
Maximize natural light
In a survey
conducted by The World Green Building Council, it was indicated that employees
working near sunlit windows have a 15% higher production rate. Natural light
sets the body's circadian rhythms, which control awakening, falling asleep,
synthesizing vitamin D and digestion. Indoor light, however, is a major
disruptor. If possible, move workstations to within 25 feet of peripheral walls
with windows. Relying more on natural lighting where possible also saves
energy. Also consider installing a smart power strip at every workstation,
replacing all lighting fixtures with LEDs, as well as incorporating sensors and
timers for office lighting. You'll reduce energy consumption and costs on
things like utility bills.
Encourage green commuting
Companies
are starting to encourage employees to lower commuting emissions by walking,
biking, carpooling, or taking public transit to the office, and offering
incentives to do so. Providing work-from-home policies can also reduce your
company's carbon footprint. The average employee has a work commute of about 25
minutes each way. If you reduce employee travel whenever possible you can
utilise a number of great web/video conferencing tools out there. It saves the
company budget, but it also reduces emissions.
Eco
Lifts
Eco-lifts
are designed from the ground up to be the best in class, indistinguishable from
a conventional high-end passenger lift, but available for less and also good
for the environment. Eco-lifts eliminate the need for hydraulic oil, instead
using a more sustainable belt drive traction system. Hydraulic lifts rely on a
large tank filled with oil, which, given that it needs to be changed at regular
intervals, is particularly harmful for the environment. Moreover, with
hydraulic systems there is an ever present threat of leakage due to worn out
gaskets and couplings.
Eco-lifts can be designed to complement any
environment
When loaded,
hydraulic systems tend to compress and sink slightly, meaning the lift has to
be adjusted with the help of a level control. Optional motor frequency control
provides eco-lift passengers a smoother journey, departing and stopping with
precision and shock-free movement. This provides extra safety and stability for
older and disabled passengers.
The belt
drive traction system also ensures that this through-floor lift is almost
silent in operation and with options such as LED lighting, stainless steel and
glass framework, an eco-lift can be an attractive and inconspicuous addition to
any building.
Installation
is straightforward as building work is minimal. Complete instalment usually
takes between three to four days, with minimal interference to your building
ensuring you can continue daily proceedings unimpeded.
ADL Lift Services
- One of The Leading Lift
Companies in Scotland
If you are
thinking about having a new lift installed, why not get a lift that conserves
energy and is a better option for the environment? Here at ADL Lift Services,
we are able to provide you with eco-friendly options. Environmental and
eco-friendly issues are high on the agenda, so it is important that customers
have access to greener alternatives. We also offer MRL lifts.
Beyond the
standard model, the main controller is available also in MRL (machine
room-less) with a built-in power recovery drive. No machine room means maximum
use of building space within all relevant regulations as well as lower
construction costs, as there is no need to build a machine room.
ADL Lift Services Ltd provides efficient,
modern, energy-saving machines that include energy recovery technology. So,
with an eco-lift provided by ADL Lift Services Ltd you can not only save money
and help the environment by reducing power consumption, but also harness
electricity that would have otherwise been wasted. We provide our services all over the UK, for
further information or for a free, no-obligation quote please visit our website
or get in
contact
with us today. ADL Lift Services Ltd provide a
nationwide service so whether you need a new lift or your existing lift
modernising we are here to help. We are able to support you with any questions
or queries you may have.
