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Repeating Challenge
Switch off electrical appliances at the wall when not using. Ask the office manager to supply remote control switches if it is difficult to get at the sockets.
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Repeating Challenge
Turn off all lights outside office hours.
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Repeating Challenge
Recycle, recycle, recycle…. And put in place systems that make it easy for people to do that.
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Repeating Challenge
Use recycled products (paper, envelopes, toilet roll, pencils….).
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One-hit Wonder
Set printers to print duplex as a default.
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Repeating Challenge
Shut the blinds when it is is too hot or cold to save power on heating and air conditioning.
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One-hit Wonder
Leave a tray by the photocopier with single-sided scrap paper for people to use for drafts and working documents.
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Repeating Challenge
Use proper mugs not plastic cups.
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One-hit Wonder
Ensure all cleaning products are environmentally friendly.
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The Big Ask
Install a heating system that is flexible and can be easily turned on/off/up/down.
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One-hit Wonder
Put up a notice in the kitchen encouraging people only to boil the water they need.
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Repeating Challenge
Get rid of bottled water. Keep jugs of water in the fridge or use units that use tap water.
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The Big Ask
Encourage the canteen to source food that is local, organic, fairly traded and free range.
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The Big Ask
Develop a paperless office.
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The Big Ask
If putting in a new heating system, and if space outside allows, consider a ground source heat pump, using geo-thermal energy. This can both heat the office in winter, and keep it cool in summer.
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The Big Ask
Change to a ‘green’ energy supplier (eg. Ecotricity or Good Energy)
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