10 tips for a greener office
Between dematerialising tools and recycling supplies, there are always ways to save energy. Show your green attitude by adopting 10 gestures for a greener office!
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MAKE WAY FOR RECYCLED MATERIAL
No longer do we print everything, but we can do better. Give preference to double-sided printing, use "scrap paper" for smaller printouts and recycled paper for everyday printing. Choose material from recycled sources or sustainably managed forests. And don't hesitate to scan and dematerialise your documents!2
REFILLABLE CONSUMABLES
Turn your back on planned obsolescence and move to the era of refillable ink cartridges. Also fill your stamps with oil-free petrochemical ink.3
RENOVATE YOUR TOOLS
Are the keys of your biodegradable keyboard (cellulose acetate) faded? Cover them with a removable second skin that refurbishes them and makes them easier to clean. Out with the disinfectant sprays!4
HEALTHY FURNITURE
An ergonomic office chair upholstered in healthy fabrics (viscose, wool, etc.) will improve your comfort. If you place your wooden desk by the window, you will enjoy the natural light and synchronise your body with the path of the sun. Is the light fading? Turn on your LED lamp!5
A GREEN COFFEE BREAK
Don't wash away your environmental good intentions with a sip of coffee from a disposable coffee cup with a lid. Instead, enjoy an organic drink served in a mug given to you by your children. More stylish, right?6
IN YOUR PENCIL CASE...
... we find markers with water-based ink, compostable pens made from 80% maize starch (GMO-free!) and refillable markers.7
IN YOUR DRAWER...
... we find kraft packaging tape that can be recycled along with cardboard, silk paper for wrapping promotional gifts, and steel staples, which are less polluting to manufacture than copper staples.8
THE COMPUTER GOES GREEN
According to Ademe, a desktop computer is used for only 3 hours a day! Activate the extended sleep mode of your PC and reduce the brightness of the screen.9
THE PRINTER WAITS NO LONGER!
Turn on your printer on demand: a photocopier consumes 80% of its energy in "standby" mode...10