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Take care of plants
Using plants to promote a clean and green office
- Promote the use of personal plants for employees
- Add larger plants to outdoor decks
- Open blinds on sunny days to encourage plant growth
- Water all plants regularly
Encourage healthier options
Food and Wellbeing use for a green office
- Encourage staff to use the stairs instead of the elevator and to take walks on breaks
- Offer reusable plates for lunch and snack purposes to prevent paper and plastic waste
- Use cleaning supplies that are Green Seal Certified
- Do not provide bottled water
- Provide filtered water
- Offer healthy snacks
- Offer fair trade coffee
Encourage sustainable office materials
Task list
- Offer recycling for all paper materials
- Dispose of any electronic materials through Environmental Health and Safety programs
- Use rechargeable batteries throughout the office
- Order printing paper that was created from recycled materials
Encourage healthier traveling habits
Travelling Tips for keeping a Green Office
- Encourage employees to use public transit or to car pool even if it means getting to work 15 minutes later
- If company vehicles are used, consider investing in fuel efficient vehicles