| Every
small step counts, check
out these ideas too… |
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| Water
wise Smart
businesses are becoming
aware of the hidden costs
of wasteful water use.
Check the plumbing - slow
leaking pipes can go unnoticed
for years. The simple
installation of low flow
showerheads and flow restrictors
in office showers can
make a substantial difference.
There are simple ways
existing toilets can be
retrofitted to use less
water. Install a waterless
urinal, they're low maintenance
and relatively smell-free. |
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| Energy
efficiency
Taking energy efficiency
measures makes sound business
sense. Conversion to eco
bulbs such as CFLs and
LEDs is a simple place
to start. Asking staff
to turn off their computers
at the wall when they
leave for the day is something
everyone can do. Installing
quality insulation (don't
forget underfloor) regulates
the office climate, reducing
heating (and cooling)
bills. |
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| Office
waste can come
in many shapes and forms
- from paper mountains
to a gas
guzzling vehicle fleet.
But putting simple measures
in place such as setting
the printer to double
side and choosing recycled
copy paper is easy to
do. Making business decisions
that are based on the
triple bottom line (ensuring
business performance that
is environmentally sound,
socially responsible and
economically viable) can
empower staff. Each staff
member will then be inspired
to carry out 'green tasks'
- making the process of
becoming a sustainable
business easier. |
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| The
ultimate green
If your business is growing
and you need to build
new premises - or perhaps
work for a construction
company - do some research
before you begin that
new project. There are
some incredible green
buildings around the world
- in New Zealand we're
just scratching the surface.
Check out the inspirational
books on green building
and renovation at the
Sustainable
Living Centre's growing
eco library - you'll soon
be awash with ideas. Our
workshop
programme often features
seminars on green architecture
and building with sustainable
materials too. |
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| The
Sustainable Business Network
Businesses of any size
can join the Sustainable
Business Network.
They provide practical
advice and assistance
to businesses wanting
to rise to the sustainability
challenge. |
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