We live in an increasingly environmentally conscious world and our places of work are no exception. Office spaces contribute a significant percentage of the CO2 we release into the atmosphere and many of the culprits are easily preventable. There is an array of relatively small changes we can make that add up to a substantially greener office output. Many people, however, resist such changes due to some persistent myths. At Corporate House, we not only offer the best of serviced office space in Brisbane, we also believe in working toward and playing our part in a greener future. As such, we will list a few of the myths that may be holding back your Brisbane serviced office from minimising your emissions.
Myth 1: It takes more energy to switch lighting on and off than to simply leave them on.
Not true. Modern lighting uses very little energy during the switching on or off process. If your lights will be off for more than just a few minutes, it is worthwhile flicking the switch. This simple act reduces CO2 and saves corporate offices in Brisbane money on utilities.
Myth 2: Low energy lights are cost prohibitive
While the initial outlay may be greater, these bulbs last up to 8 times longer than regular bulbs and use only 20% of the electricity.
Myth 3: Leaving computers on uses less energy than switching them on and off
Much like the lighting myth, this is also untrue. Each time you shut down or turn on your computer you use the equivalent of 3 minutes of running time energy. When you consider that many people in corporate offices in Brisbane leave their computers on during lunch breaks or overnight, it becomes clear that leaving them running when you are not using them is extremely inefficient.
Myth 4: It is bad for monitors to switch them off
This may have been the case in the digital dark ages, but technology has come a long way. Modern monitors are not affected by turning them off, but the emissions from Brisbane serviced offices are. Turn them off and reduce your energy wastage.
In the simple act of flicking a switch or pressing a button, we can set our corporate offices in Brisbane on a path towards significant energy reductions. Electricity bills will be lower, as will your carbon footprint, and all it might take are some very minor changes to your routine.