GO GREEN IN YOUR OFFICE!

7/24/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill supports an Eco-Friendly Office Environment

With heat rising and summer in full force we are all aware of how important it is to monitor the A/C to keep your electric bill from sky rocketing… but did you know it has an ECO-FRIENDLY impact?! SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill is dedicated to making sure your business or home is disaster free, but we think it is important to stay up to date on some of the best green tips as well. These tips can not only save our environment but can also save you money! Here are some very simple changes you can make in your office that can have a great green & eco-friendly impact!

• Keep your A/C at a constant of 76 degrees and above (lower use of A/C =reduced water consumption and carbon emissions)
• Provide a readily available recycling bin. Employees will be more likely to choose it, when appropriate, over throwing all items in the trash
• Encourage workers to use 'real' or ceramic mugs at work instead of disposable cups (we have some fun mugs in our office!)
• Reduce the amount of printing in the office by relying on emails, white boarding and projectors during meetings. Here in our SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill office we like to use a projector to conduct meetings.
• Recycle used ink and toner cartridges for printers
• Replace standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or LED bulbs wherever possible. These use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs while delivering the same light output.
• Install low-flow faucet aerators to reduce the flow of water from taps.
• Use weather-stripping and caulking to minimize heat loss from windows and doors.

Unplugging your electronics from the outlets is a great example of an eco-friendly tip that could prevent fire damage in your office as well! Overloading outlets is not only an energy-waster but can result in electrical fires.  If this occurs, SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill is there to help. For fire damage, water damage and all types of emergency services, contact us 24/7 at 562-591-1788.  

And for more ideas, search “green office tips” or check out articles like: www.thriveglobal.com/stories/27906-15-ways-to-be-green-at-work