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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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Eco Mobile and Broadband

Eco-Office Gals

Cell phones and broadband are now an everyday part of life not only in the developed world but increasingly in many developing countries. Every year, millions of people around the world upgrade their cell phones often discarding the old phone rather than recycling them. Recycling cell phones. Using a green cell phone.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

Flocc alternates heads-down “red time” with Swedish fika ( a coffee break), while Glasgow call center Pursuit Marketing offers workers free breakfast before they hit the phones. The solution: Share those productivity gains with workers, in the form of a shorter workweek.

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New Types of Energy Efficient Lighting

Eco-Office Gals

Energy efficiency has become more prominent as individuals, commerce and industry become more conscious of their carbon footprints. OLEDs can be found in digital displays within common household electronics such as television screens, computer monitors, handheld game consoles and even your mobile phones. Light Emitting Diodes.

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Is working from home really more energy efficient?

Eco-Office Gals

Of course, the most energy efficient form of lighting is daylight. Here are some examples : - A phone charger uses 0.25 How do you think your carbon footprint stands now that you work from home? 2) Draw your curtains. 3) Switch off electrical items. watts even when not plugged into anything. - A laser printer uses 6.4

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The Paperless Society: A dream or a necessity?

Laughing all the Way to Work

The new buzz words when it comes to the environment are environmental sustainability and on a more personal level our ability to leave minimal carbon footprints. The ability to reduce my footprint makes it even more personal for me to be a better steward. Office workers and young people especially will be affected by this.

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Online Banking: An Eco-Friendly Way to Manage Your Money

Eco-Office Gals

Smaller Carbon Footprint. By banking online, you no longer have to drive to the branch, which reduces your carbon emissions. If you receive an email from your bank, advising you to log in to resolve an issue, ignore the link and contact your bank by phone.