Becoming a GREEN Eco Friendly Company & Individual

Tips to become a GREEN Company :

• Wherever possible only use recycled materials.
• If possible (not recommended for chemicals) burn waste to heat warehouses/offices vs. gas or electric heating
• Optimize transport: both through employee travel (car-pooling), optimizing trucks to cut down on overall number of shipments, etc
• In daily work, only print required documents. Where possible, utilize both sides of the paper to ensure reduced waste… digitize!
• Invest in longevity products such as eco-friendly lightbulbs, company cars...
• Optimize energy settings on all computers, printers, and other electronic devices.
• When commuting, where possible/feasible travel during slow highway/city hours.. overall cutting down on emissions.
• If your office has a dress code, try to push toward clothing that doesn't require dry cleaning.
• Where possible, video conferencing, instant messaging, etc can help cut down on un-needed travel.
• Sounds basic, but open a window vs. using an air conditioner on decent weathered days. In the winter, turn the heat to a reasonable level, and on vacations as minimal as possible.
• Instead of using disposable cups for coffee, get your office to purchase company mugs. Small but another step!
• Ensure your office refrigerators, microwaves etc are all energy-efficient models. This can't be to much to ask an employer.
• Instead of purchasing water by the gallons/litres, drink filtered water.
• Get your co-workers involved, a  GREEN office is a smarter office. Learn through seminars and other companies best practices.
• Implement a carbon/eco footprint
• Use eco-friendly companies as suppliers (be against child labor and wasteful processes).
• Ask employees their suggestions in making steps to go GREEN .
• Push your company into being ISO 14001 Approved.
• Overall remember, bigger isn't always better :) Use  need resources, not want ed!
• Reduce waste at all costs!

Tips to Become a GREEN Individual:

• Use common sense! If you’re the last to leave a room, turn off the lights!
• At home, use a compost. Plus, your garden will look spectacular.
• Utilize public transportation when possible. It’s cheaper and more eco-friendly.
• Don’t use plastic bags; textile bags are reusable too!
• Buy only fair trade products
• Take old computers/electronics to a gathering centre.
• Don’t let water run (brushing teeth), only use necessary amount.
• Take an efficient shower vs. bathing.
• Use energy saving lamps and other home eco-friendly technologies.
• If you’re not at home, minimize the heat and turn off the AC.
• When not at home, unplug electronics and any items using electricity.
• Take all products to a recycle centre where possible, or use recycle bins.
• Don’t simply throw away old clothes, many second hand stores would love your help!

 Do you have more to add?! Please email your suggestions to info@nefab.com so that we can compile the most comprehensive list!

Go GREEN!!

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