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Saving the planet can save your company big way. For example, did you know that every office worker in the UK uses about 35 liters of water every day amazing, of which 30 could be saved by installing water saving devices to toilet office? Bristol is famous for being a hub of green activity, but all local businesses can do more to ensure our city remains at the forefront of the revolution of the environment. Read more tips for some easily implemented to take your boss, your employees or partners of your business and take control of your company's environmental footprint.

How can it help my business?

In early 2010, Avery has conducted a national survey of the environment to find the point of view of office workers to help the environment. The results highlighted some disturbing trends. Two thirds of office workers said they were unaware that their organization had no environmental objectives in place, and only 18% were informed of the goals during their induction. However, 46% of respondents say it is important to our businesses should act responsibly when it comes to environmental issues. The main reason for the lack of staff participation in environmentally friendly office practices, such as energy conservation is that they feel disengaged from the interests of the business environment: in the survey, employees Office admitted that the lack of autonomy, and communication facilities are the main reasons why they are not green during working hours. 47% even said they are less aware of reducing energy consumption because they do not pay the bills. The key to overcoming disengagement is involving your entire staff in your environmental policy, which will increase their participation in the transition to green. Organize a meeting and exchanging ideas! It is a great way to bring your office staff and increase the dialogue between the departments.

Reduce your waste

The residents of Bristol have been "down" already total waste that we throw every year has fallen by 50 kg per person since 2005! But the removal of waste still costs businesses time and money. To reduce paper waste, try to make telephone pads draft or the introduction of scrap paper "a" box used to print important documents no. Make sure to register your company with the Mail Preference Service to reduce the amount of spam you get. If you are still using paper plates, disposable plastic cups or any other in the kitchen, consider installing a dishwasher and saving energy by changing the crockery and cutlery you much good to reduce waste ( think about how many cups of coffee consumed in the office of your day) and it is much more pleasant to eat and drink. Also, try to change the use of paper towels in the bathroom and kitchen for cotton. If you buy ten times and blanch them once a month with other household or laundry business, you'll save. If your office is a vending machine, the more you will place your mug in the dispenser for the plastic cup will not appear. You will get a bigger hot drink too!

Recycling Advice

If you have any unwanted office furniture and other odds and ends, chances are a local charity like the store Sofa will want them - just visit the website for Bristol Council A to Z of waste elements and do with them, with a list of community groups that need donations. For example, if you closed paint cans of the new office decoration, donate to Scrapstore children, a volunteer organization. They aim to make clean, safe waste and reuse as a resource for the creative art of children and fun activities for the visit