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Offices are steady consumers of a wide variety of resources. Placing a conservation focus at the centre of how equipment is used and how purchasing is managed can make a big difference in your energy and supply costs - and your environmental impact.

Your efforts in the area of supplies and equipment are also some of the most tangible to employees, because these are items that are used everyday. Engage your staff in making change, and be sure to message your goals and progress.

office equipment switched offTurn Computers and Equipment Off
Turning things off seems simple, but it’s the easiest place to find significant energy efficiencies with little financial investment.
modern black computerUpgrade Office Equipment
Saving energy in the office starts at the beginning: your choice of equipment can greatly improve – or hinder – your opportunities for cutting energy costs.
torn paper with recycle logoUse Non-Toxic and Recycled Materials
Purchasing policies are one of the most important ways to improve your company’s environmental impact. Whether to buy and what you buy affects the supply chain and sends a message to the market.
Use Sustainable Office Supplies
More than 10% of all landfill waste comes from office supplies. Many workplaces switch to paper products that are recycled and sustainable but neglect to examine the rest of their office supplies.
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Use Sustainable Office Furniture
When furnishing your workplace, keep to these three rules: buy only what you need, choose secondhand when available and purchase the most sustainable product possible.

towels and cleaning equipmentKeep It Green When You Make It Clean
The way your offices and common areas are cleaned can significantly affect employee health, air and water quality, and energy and water use.
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Painting and Renovating
Renovating or painting your office is a big task, so you want the outcome to have lasting advantages. When deciding on features such as paint, flooring and workspace layout, make energy efficiency, sustainability and health your key priorities.

Last Modified: Nov 1, 2010

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