Eco Office

1.1.1.      Eco Office

The concept eco office aims at adopting 100% eco-friendly practices in all the offices in Municipality area which mainly targets at the reduction in the use of energy, paper and water. It also aims at improving the aesthetic appeal and air quality of office spaces by placing indoor plants and avoiding the use of plastics wherever possible. Eco office envisages persuading the entire offices to be 100% Eco-Friendly by the end of December 2011. To enhance this process, every office shall depute an eco-office coordinator and use posters, desktop wallpapers and
e-flyers that may be used to spread the message of Environment Responsibility among the employees.

An Eco friendly practice does not necessarily mean huge investments but it is indeed an important and responsible business practice. A study of companies and pollution prevention showed that companies that had been environmentally proactive had a 4% higher rate of return on investment, a 9% higher sales growth, and nearly a 17% higher operating income growth.

Here are some tips/guidelines to develop an eco office. Innovators can add their creative ideas to make their office eco friendly.

Energy Saving Tips

·         Switching off lights and fans when ever and where ever it is not necessary.

·         Use fans along with air conditioners – it cools better and faster

·         Buy a multifunction machine – fax, copier, scanner and printer in one

·         Choose a printer with a double sided print capability

·         Simply turn off the computers and copiers when not required – it reduces energy use by 65 to 75%.

Paper Saving and Office Tips:

·         Use both sides of the paper for printing or photocopying

·         Reuse envelopes, bags and mailers

·         Use e-mail or internal faxes

·         Avoid using cover sheets for faxes

·         Share periodicals with associates

·         Use rewriteable CD’s

·         Use mechanical pencils and refillable pens