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If you\u2019re ready to create a greener workplace, you\u2019re probably well aware of the increasingly evident effects of global warming on today\u2019s world. It\u2019s ultimately up to us to make a difference, which means building greener workplaces and implementing office sustainability ideas. Every little bit helps when it comes to the planet!<\/span><\/p>\n Adopting environmentally friendly habits in the workplace can be tricky. Why? Well, office spaces tend to need (and use) a lot of supplies and energy. But you can still make little contributions throughout your day to help the environment in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n This article explores some of our favorite ideas for how to build a greener workplace and emphasize sustainable business practices.<\/span><\/p>\n Building an eco-friendly organization starts with a well-planned sustainability strategy. Here are some tips that\u2019ll help you create a strategy for improved sustainability in the workplace:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not sure how to introduce your new sustainability initiative? Consider kicking it off with a fun eco-friendly team building event. For example, the <\/span>Ecopitch Challenge<\/span><\/a> gets your teams involved with eco-friendly activities and challenges them to create solutions to real-world environmental issues.<\/span><\/p>\n Making your office more environmentally friendly doesn\u2019t have to be an overwhelming undertaking. There are plenty of simple practices that\u2019ll create a greener workplace in a snap! Implementing even one of the options below will reduce your environmental impact and help the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This one is super easy to do. Put a bin next to the trash can marked \u201crecycling,\u201d and you already have a more sustainable workplace! <\/span><\/p>\n Here are some tips to get the most from this simple change:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever thought about how much paper you would save if you shared all of your documents online?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whenever possible, try to eliminate printing by sharing documents with your co-workers online. We recommend using Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets\u2014they make it easy to create files and share them with the entire office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This practice also saves you from the dreaded clutter piling up on your desk. When you do have to print documents, opt to print double-sided to save paper.<\/span><\/p>\n Office kitchens can accumulate a ton of garbage. Combat this by buying some plates, cups, and cutlery for employees to use at lunchtime. It\u2019ll cut back on the single-use trash that accumulates in the office kitchen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As a bonus, you won\u2019t have to remember to pack your disposable dishware every day (that\u2019s not just us, right?). Bonus points if you organize <\/span>healthy lunches<\/span><\/a> as a new weekly team building activity to help your employees bond while positively affecting workplace sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n Create new routines to ensure the lights in the office are shut off when you leave work each day. Don\u2019t forget to shut off your computer or any other electronics you won\u2019t need, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to unplug devices that aren\u2019t being used\u2014this saves a huge amount of electricity and improves the eco-friendliness of your workplace. Even when a device is just simply plugged in, it uses something called \u201cphantom electricity,\u201d which wastes valuable energy and racks up your electricity bill.<\/span><\/p>\n It helps to place a reminder by the office door, especially if this is an office-wide initiative. It\u2019s all about helping everyone remember to do these little things that\u2019ll help you achieve your green goals!<\/span><\/p>\n The next step is to spread some seeds around your desk, use all-natural corn and gluten-free fertilizers, and watch your new garden grow. Just kidding!<\/span><\/p>\n If you want your team to bond AND save the planet, here are some easy, impactful changes you can make for a greener workplace:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t have to stop there. You have so many options available to create a greener workplace. To prove it, here are more office sustainability ideas and tips:<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re struggling to get the whole team involved in your sustainable business practices, try engaging them with green team building activities! Programs like these can make office sustainability initiatives much more fun for everyone involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check out <\/span>Go Green Racing<\/span><\/a>, our charity team building program. It offers a fun and educational way to promote eco-friendliness among your team members. They\u2019ll play, compete, learn, and help out local schools in the process!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you and your team are interested in learning how to take steps towards a more sustainable future, you might like <\/span>Impact Online<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s an engaging charitable event that empowers your team members to make meaningful changes and work towards a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n This one\u2019s great for in-person and <\/span>remote employees<\/span><\/a> alike. With a green-off competition, employees will split into smaller groups and compete to see which one can take the most steps toward a greener workplace. In addition to getting your employees involved, this one is a great way to <\/span>improve workplace wellness<\/span><\/a> for everyone who participates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Start by providing your team with a list of ways they can get involved. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n Enlist an unbiased panel of judges to score each team\u2019s workspace on a scale of 1-10 at the end of the week. Then celebrate with a fun eco-friendly prize for the winner, plus something fun to reward each team that participated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Are you ready to build a greener workplace? The sooner you start, the more of an impact you\u2019ll have on the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ideas we\u2019ve shared above are just the beginning. There are tons of ways your company can work toward sustainability in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWant a Greener Workplace? Time to Improve Your Sustainability Strategy!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Office Greening: 4 Simple Practices for a Greener Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Start Recycling<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2. Use Less Paper and Share Documents Online<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Equip Office Kitchen With Plates, Cups, and Cutlery<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Easy Workplace Sustainability Tips\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3 Green Team Building Activities to Get Everyone Involved<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Make Your Office Greener Today!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n