Annually, more than 14 billion pounds of rubbish is being dumped into the oceans. It is now more than ever the environment needs us to become responsible inhabitants of the planet and start taking actual steps towards a more sustainable future on the individual, organizational and governmental levels.  

Here are a few actionable steps that will help you reduce your workplace’s impact on the environment: 

• Water usage. Ensure there is no water leakage at your workplace over the weekend or bank holidays. Install automatic taps, low water-usage toilets, and shower heads.

• Do you really need that document printed? Contribute to environmental sustainability and save your printing costs by using digital tools for note-taking, presentations, invoicing, keeping records, individual or team planning. Find a comprehensive list of free tools here.   

• Can’t go completely paperless? Next time you order your office paper ask for a recycled option. 

• Recycle! It is supposed to be an obvious routine by now, however, some workplaces still do not recycle and use one bin for all kind of rubbish.