Tag: at work

Green at work

Sustainability programmes are springing up in workplaces around the country. Geraldine Johns finds out how to get started.

Why a smart entrepreneur should invest in green business consultants

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When owning and running a company, one will have a lot of things to ponder. One thing that many people want to make changes to is their environmental and energy policies. With this, an entrepreneur can save money and improve the organisation in a host of ways. With this in

Top five ways lawyers can go green and attract new clients

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The term “going green” isn’t just a trendy phrase – those two words have real meaning behind them. Several legal professionals and law firms across the planet are creating green initiatives that cut expenses, encourage social responsibility, and diminish their carbon footprint – all in response to eco-minded clients, economic

How do we get more people recycling in their workplace?

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Many of my work colleagues do it at home, but "can't be bothered" when its comes to work - so frustrating! I feel like getting the bottles from their desk bins and recycling them all myself! Do most work places recycle nowadays?   Response posted 15/11/2012 11:12pm by Vanilla SmoothieYes, I believe

Lighting assessment for your workplace

If you think your workplace can do better with their energy usage, and you want to reduce it, this handy business lighting assessment tool will help you find out if you (or your boss) can free up money for other uses (and cut emissions) by changing your lighting: http://www.eecabusiness.govt.nz/lighting-assessment