Becoming a GREEN Eco Friendly Company & Individual

Going GREEN starts from the inside out... in order for your company to become GREEN you must first think and act smarter/greener!
 
Below you will see suggestions/tips to become both a GREEN company and 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!

 
 
 
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Go GREEN!!

 
 
 

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Additional Information

Check out People & Planet .org 
 
 

Nefab's GREEN Efforts

Nefab continues to make progress toward a greener society, and has dedicated many resources to do just this.
 
For more information, check out Nefab's Green Packaging / Environment section.
 
 
 
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