Request that employees stop receiving unnecessary industry newsletters, magazines and junk mailings. Instead, sign up for e-mailings on industry-related topics and information, or check if various publications have an e-newsletter as an alternative to receiving a print version. Post employee manuals and policies online versus printing out paper copies of these documents. This makes […]
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Let Employees Work Remotely
Offer a telecommuting option to employees and allow them to work from home when possible. Or, allow employees to work four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. This will cut commuting down by 20 percent, plus can lower your energy bills.
Maintaining a healthy work environment
• Use nontoxic cleaning materials, biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels. • Buy cleaning materials in bulk and recycle their containers. • Suggest that employees bring a plant into work for their desks to absorb indoor pollution. • Purchase furniture, carpeting and paints that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).