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A Walk-Round Green Office Survey
Before taking any bold strides towards completely overhauling your office environmental policy it is advisable to first undertake a walk around the premises to identify any quick-fix bad environmental...
Advice on Monitoring Green Performance
Rather than a one-stop fix, a successful green office policy should be an ongoing development process that is monitored regularly....
Allocate Green Policy Responsibilities
After formulating the green office policy, the next step is to allocate the people responsible for bringing its vision to life....
Assess the 'Green' Credentials of Your Office
The first stage in making your office a greener place to work is to first assess how green it is at present....
Become a Company Environmental Manager
The role of the company environmental manager has swiftly risen in prominence to becoming a highly responsible and influential part of any green thinking company....
Beginning a Green Career
If you feel strongly about environmental issues and want to make a positive difference to the planet then there are a growing number of green jobs available to help promote your passions....
Beware of 'Greenwashing' in Your Office
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to differentiate between the genuine green claims of companies for their products and the greenwash....
BREEAM and How it Works
BREEAM is a world recognised term associated with the construction of environmentally sound buildings, but what is it exactly and how does it work?...
Britons: The Biggest Energy Wasters In Europe
Britons are guilty of the worst energy wasting habits in Europe, according to a recent survey of the continent’s most populous nations....
Can Plants Reduce Office Air Pollution?
Many believe that plants in the workplace have significant benefits not just in creating a pleasant atmosphere but also a healthy one, but is there any truth in this?...
Choose a Recycling Collection Service
For an office recycling scheme to work efficiency in the long term, a relationship with a reputable recycling collection service will need to be established....
Create a Green Office Transport Plan
With British commuters facing the longest journeys to work in Europe and car dependence widespread, a green transport plan can help reduce the impact of office transport on the environment....
Create an Office Recycling System
With recycling starting to take hold across the nation it is high time to take that environmental benevolence into the workplace and invest it an office recycling scheme....
Environmental Impact of Design and Construction
In order to assess the environmental impact of new office design it is advisable to employ the services of a specialist architectural assessor....
Establish Green Communication With Staff
The key to the success of a green office policy is the active involvement of all members of staff, and this can achieved by establishing good communication from the beginning....
Establishing A Green Purchasing Policy
By establishing a green purchasing policy businesses can not only reduce the use of resources but also support those progressive companies that pride principles over profit....
Generate your Own Energy
With UK energy bills rocketing, generating your own energy is becoming an increasingly realistic option for businesses concerned about their rising fuel costs....
Go Green in the Work Canteen
Going green in the work canteen is as much about eating and drinking healthily as it is about choosing food in an environmentally responsible manner....
Hazardous Waste in the Workplace
New regulations concerning hazardous waste management have prompted organisations to sit up and take responsibility for disposing of their ‘special’ waste appropriately....
How Green is the British Office?
The UK workplace is major contributor to the nation’s sizable carbon footprint, but there are positive signs that a shift in attitudes over climate change is beginning to marshal in real change....
How One Employer Became Britain's "Best Green Company"
One London-based employer has succeeded in claiming the title as Britain’s ‘Best Green Company’, but how exactly did they manage it?...
How To Assess Green Claims Of Products
Many office products now claim to be environmentally friendly, but beyond the marketing spin, how can you tell how genuine the claims are?...
How To Calculate Office Water Use
Before starting to help the environment by reducing your office water use, you must first establish how much water is being used and where....
How to Control the Problem Of E-Waste
Offices need to help in the fight against the ever mounting problem of e-waste, one the most under-recycled and fastest growing form of rubbish in the EU....
How to Create an Office Environmental Policy
If an office wants to establish an environmentally friendly workplace then the first step is to create an environmental policy....
How To Draw Up a Green Office Action Plan
The first role of the appointed coordinator or committee is to construct a formal green office action plan and strategy for reducing carbon emissions and use of energy and resources....
How to Establish a 'Green' Paper Policy
With paper accounting for average of 35% of office waste, it is an area that could prompt significant energy savings with the introduction of a green paper policy....
How to Reduce Water Pollution
As water pollution damages rivers, lakes, beaches, seas and drinking water and consequently human health and the environment, it is vital that efforts to reduce water pollution in the office....
Improve Heating & Cooling System Efficiency
With heating accounting for almost 35% of office energy bills and air conditioning doubling energy costs, there is ample opportunity for energy saving by improving heating and cooling system efficienc...
Improve Job Prospects by 'Greening' Your CV
Actively promoting your green credentials to a potential employer could now stand you in better stead for securing the job....
Improve Office Air Pollution
With studies showing that employees are exposed to high levels of air pollution in the office, it is vital that steps are taken to reduce this serious health threat....
Increase Purchase Of Green Goods And Services
In order for a green office scheme to function effectively it is important to consider the eco-friendliness of the products coming into the office as much as those going out....
Increase Water Efficiency in the Workplace
As the demand for water in our daily lives increases, and supplies become increasingly strained, the need to conserve and carefully manage our office water supplies has become particularly acute....
Is it Better to Cycling to Work?
To help more commuters reduce CO2 emissions by ditching the car in favour of the bike, we ease some concerns by answering some frequently asked questions about the cycle commute....
Is Working from Home Better for the Environment?
It’s celebrated as the perfect combination of convenience and conscience but is working from home really better for the environment?...
Make Your Office Fair Trade
Making your office Fairtrade, and supporting deprived workers in the developing world, is a great way for businesses to make a positive difference not just to its environment, but its peoples....
Meeting and Monitoring Transport Targets
A green office policy is not simply a case of adopting new practices and crossing ones fingers, it is an ongoing process that requires careful monitoring to achieve its targets....
Model 'Green' Offices
With offices under increasing pressure to become more environmentally friendly, we showcase some of the UK workplaces that are setting the green standards....
Move Over To Green Electricity
With one third of the UK’s impact on global warming resulting from the generation of electricity to power the nation, it is high time we sought green energy alternatives....
Products You May Find Hard to Recycle
Most office supplies and items can now be recycled but there are still a number of products which cannot be so easily and demand careful consideration when being disposed of....
Promoting Sustainable Working Practices
For a successful green office policy it needs to receive the backing of both management and staff and be actively promoted as the way forward....
Publicise Green Office Actions And Achievements
For a green office policy to make significant headway it needs to inspire – and publicising office actions and achievements is a great way to rally the troops....
Questionnaire: Do You Save Energy in the Office?
You have a responsibility as an employee to help reduce the environmental impact caused by your 9 to 5 activities. To assess your level of commitment, why not try out our handy questionnaire....
Questionnaire: How Green an Employee Are You?
How clued up are you on green issues in the office? Test your knowledge of green workplace facts with our simple questionnaire....
Raise Green Awareness in the Office
For a green policy to be successful it must gain the acceptance and commitment of every employee. The key to this is in raising green awareness in the office....
Simple Office Energy Saving Measures
Saving energy in the office doesn’t need great investment, just for employees to adopt some simple energy-saving measures that cost little or nothing in time and money....
The Biggest CO2 Offending Workplaces
C02 offending workplaces are being made accountable for the energy inefficiency of their premises with the introduction of new energy certificates....
The Carbon Trust and Your Office Carbon Footprint
The Carbon Trust is here to help organisations reduce their carbon footprint, but who are they exactly and how do they plan to achieve this?...
The Future of the Electric Car Commute
The electric car is spearheading a bold bid to mitigate the damaging effects on the environment of commuting to work by car....
The Green Building Design Advice Service
Building developers concerned about the impact their new constructions will have on the environment can call on the Carbon Trust for expert green architecture advice....
The Home Office: FAQs
Working from home can lead to improved efficiency and quality of life, but it is not suited to everyone. We answer some frequently asked questions about life in the home office....
The Importance of a Green Office
It isn’t just to draw company kudos, a greener, cleaner more sustainable office workplace benefits ourselves, our daily lives and the environment we live in....
Tips for Promoting Transport Alternatives
Driving solo to work is one of the big green frowns, and so employers should take steps to encourage their staff to adopt green transport alternatives....
Use Software To Reduce Paper Waste
In sapping energy, office electronics may have a detrimental effect on the environment but if they are used to help limit paper use they can do some good too....
Useful Green Office Contacts
Creating a greener office shouldn’t be a solitary crusade but a cooperative venture, and there are many different organisations around willing to help you cut down on the carbs....
What Are Green Collar Jobs?
In 'green-collar jobs' politicians have discovered a catchy new buzz phrase that will help solve our economic and environmental woes. But what actually are they?...
What Is a Carbon Survey?
Organisations that have undergone a carbon survey have found that they are not only helping the environment, but also saving money. So what actually is a carbon survey?...
What is Carbon Offsetting?
Offsetting carbon emissions is one solution to the damaging effects of climate change but for many it is a confusing option. To help understand it we present answers to some FAQ....
What is Energy Saving Week?
Whether in the home, the office or the community, the annual Energy Saving Week is way of showing that our small individual energy saving efforts can make a big difference....
What is Green Office Accreditation?
Companies eager to employ good environmental practices and get official recognition for doing so should seek green accreditation. To help understand it, we answer to some frequently asked questions....
What Is The Climate Change Levy?
The UK government’s efforts in reducing the nation's harmful impact on the environment have seen the introduction of the Climate Change Levy – but what actually is it?...
What is 'Working Off the Grid'?
No longer a preserve of hard-bitten survivalists and traditionalists, off grid living and working is becoming an increasing viable option for many - but what actually does it mean?...
What Really is a Recycled Product?
One of the problems when buying a ‘recycled product’ is that there is no standard definition defining what that term actually means. What really is a ‘recycled product’?...
Why Is Sustainability Important?
Climate change is a warning that our civilisation cannot carry with its present lifestyle indefinitely, changes need to be made to our daily lives in order to sustain the environment for future genera...