We are all becoming more aware of steps we can take to make our working environments more ‘eco friendly’ ie switching off lights, when leaving rooms not in use, not leaving any electrical appliances on standby, recycling where possible and ditching disposable cups etc in favour of china or ceramic items.
In addition to these, there are further actions we can take towards making our working lives even more eco aware.
A plethora of products are now available for us to use in our offices and at home which are readily available to order easily and safely on line. This shopping method, saving both our time, and the most precious commodity, fuel.
An easy method of making a difference is by using recycled paper, perfect for office use and produced from 100% household waste. Great for the environment, accredited by Greenpeace and guaranteed for use in laser and inkjet printers alike and also photocopiers.
Continuing with the paper theme, why not try using recycled notepads? They are available in various sizes and styles and may have been tyres, juice cartons, cardboard boxes or packaging in their previous life.
When we write on our eco friendly notepads and paper, we can use recycled pens and pencils. These products may have been made from items such as games consoles, car parts or crisp packets which might have ended their days in a land fill site. A full range is available from ballpoint and roller ball pens, whiteboard and permanent markers, pens with extra fine tips to colouring pencils. All work just as well as their non recycled counterparts.
An innovation is the stapler that doesn’t need staples! How much metal could be saved each year with one of those? It’s handheld and will clip up to three pages together by utilising a clever cutting and folding action.
Another great idea – the water powered calculator. Unlike the solar powered variety, it will function regardless of the supply of light. It’s power source is an H20 battery, which will last two to three years with continuous use and all of it’s components are recyclable. A ceaseless energy supply is maintained by refilling the battery as the water evaporates. If kept in it’s dry state, it will last indefinitely.
Did you know that most padded envelopes are not recyclable? It makes sense therefore, to re use them as much as possible. There is a handy sticky label dispenser available which sits well on your office desks.It’s made from 100% recycled cardboard and dispenses sticky labels cleanly and efficiently.
Becoming ‘eco aware’ really is becoming easier to achieve.
