There are many low and no cost measures that you can take to reduce waste, water, materials and energy. There are four examples below to show how simple steps can lead to a financial gain.
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1. Paper:
If 20 members of staff reduce black and white printing by 1 ream each per year, the company would save around £250 per year.
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2. Water:
Install timers to a urinal to stop flushing outside of office hours, saving 55m3 of water and £110 per year.
Visit our 'How to Reduce your Water Use' guide for more useful tips.
3. Lighting
5 halogen spotlights used in a window display can cost over £200 per year to run. By replacing these with 9W CFL spotlights, you can save approximately £180 per year.
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4. Office Equipment
Staff often leave equipment on overnight, at weekends and during lunch breaks. 10 members of staff leaving PC’s and monitors on could cost a company around £130 per year.
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