There is a lot of wastage in the world and the commercial sector is often a major culprit. This is odd, as often saving costs is directly related to helping the environment. If you can achieve both at the same time, it certainly makes sense to do so. With a range of serviced offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Corporate House have a picked up a few simple yet effective tips to help your company become that little bity greener and profit that little bit more.
Using the Printer
Although we live in a digital age, offices continue to waste huge volumes of paper and ink every day. Use the printer sparingly, print on both sides of the paper where possible and, if for internal use, set the printing quality at low. Readjust when the recipient of the document is important for your business. Any office space in Brisbane and the Gold Coast is served by the local council, so recycling paper should be as easy as placing it in the right bin. Many office supply companies also offer discounts or rewards for those who recycle their ink cartridges and computer equipment. Many corporate offices in Brisbane neglect these simple ways to save paper and ink, but you can easily make a difference.
Power Off
Electricity bills are a big overhead for corporate offices throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Lights, computers and other devices can usually be switched off at the end of a working day. You may only use the office for 8 or 9 hours a day, so using an electricity supply for 24 seems wasteful. Switching off will also extend the life of bulbs and even your electronic devices.
Notebook over Desktop
Speaking of electronic devices, computers are one of the main sources of consumption in the workplace. Not only are they more mobile and practical, notebooks are also more energy efficient than their bulkier cousins.
Transport
Helping the environment during your working day doesn’t begin or end at the office. Depending on your situation and location it is usually possible to catch public transport, bike, walk or carpool to and from your office space in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. You may even get fit and save yourself some money at the same time.
These, and many other, little changes to your office routine can make a big difference. The design of our Office Space in Brisbane and the Gold Coast scored highly according to the NABERS and Green Star office design ratings and we hope that this commitment to the environment will son be reflected throughout Queensland and Australia.