In our previous blog we detailed some of the significant environmental benefits of working remotely. In addition to these green benefits, there are other eco-friendly aspects inherent to virtual offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast that we will outline here.
Less paper
The digital age has been great for the reduction of paper use in office environments. Faxes are a thing of the past, we send much less letters than we used to and much of what we used to print or read on paper is now viewed online. This paper reduction is amplified further when businesses shift to virtual office space in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Many people do not own a printer and, in general, there is much less need for printing at home. Without the temptation of reams of bright white paper, people are more than happy to type or write down essential information on a scrap piece of paper.
Masters of their environment
Individuals tend to be more environmentally conscious than a company as a whole. In traditional offices, eco-friendly options are often forsaken due to group apathy and decisions made on their behalf by others. Few companies, for example, go to any great length to switch off computers at the end of working days, fit energy saving light bulbs or provide recycled toilet paper. In a home environment, these types of choices are all made at an individual level and people can elect to be as environmentally friendly as they like.
Although it might surprise many businesses how easily they could transition to virtual offices in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Corporate House understand that this option is not suitable for every company. With this in mind, we also offer share office space in Brisbane, which allows businesses to share costs and also reduce the environmental impact relative to a traditional office. The great thing about all the green benefits we have discussed, is that they also, without exception, save money as well. Petrol, electricity, paper, takeaway food and drink all add up and can cost businesses or individual staff a considerable amount over a long period.