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Remote and hybrid working may have significant impact on carbon footprint

Workplace Insight

Fully remote workers can have a 54 percent lower carbon footprint compared with fully in-office workers, and all forms of remote and hybrid working have the potential to cut emissions, according to a new study from researcher at Cornell University and sponsored by Microsoft.

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The jaw-droppingly high, out-of-this-world carbon footprint of space tourism

Ideas.Ted

In the stratosphere, nitrogen oxides and chemicals formed from the breakdown of water vapor convert ozone into oxygen and deplete the ozone layer which guards life on Earth against harmful UV radiation. Cooling of the atmosphere can also occur, as clouds formed from the emitted water vapor reflect incoming sunlight back to space.

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Follow These Tips To Achieve Sustainable Biophilic Design vs. Greenwashed Aesthetics

Allwork

Forms, patterns, materials and space planning are all ways to connect occupants, either directly or indirectly with nature. . If a natural material is not the right fit then we should focus on reclaimed materials to limit environmental impact, particularly carbon footprint. . Prioritize Wellness. Landscape design.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies For Success In Commercial Real Estate Amid Global Turmoil

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The reuse of the building’s structure greatly minimizes the project’s overall carbon footprint and reduces construction time which in turn minimizes employee displacement. Change is inevitable, and it is key to our longevity that we develop a framework that is agile and adaptable for a responsible future.

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Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

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The idea was to think outside of existing construction conventions to imagine a space that could form part of nature’s ecosystem. They proposed that the structure of the living building be formed by enabling native trees to grow over a CNC (computer designed) plywood scaffold.

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5 Reasons Businesses Should Take Advantage of Renewable Energy

Eco-Office Gals

Renewable energy is more than a buzzword these days — it’s a fully formed technology that is ready and waiting for companies to take advantage of everything it has to offer. You’ll Shrink Your Carbon Footprint. The proof of concept is already proving itself overseas. Greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by 7%.

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Green Ways to Heat Your Office

Eco-Office Gals

But if you’re trying to find ways to cut your carbon footprint and develop a greener brand image for your business, it’s never too soon to start examining your company from top to bottom in search of areas that you can work on. And you may even save a little up front by converting an oil system to biofuel, for example.