Climate Care Day

WE CAN ALL TAKE ACTION


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Climate Care Day is a great opportunity to reflect on the simple steps we can take to reduce our impact on the environment. With the help of WWF, we’ve outlined some practical and easy-to-implement actions for the office.

 

Sign-Up for Climate Care Day

www.climatecareday.com

   

Sign-Up for Earth Hour

www.earthhour.org

 

Zero Carbon

- Turn off computers and energy draining gadgets when not in use
- Make the most of natural light and use motion sensitive lighting
- Set the heating to 20˚C and wear a jumper in the winter

 

Zero Waste

- Print on both sides of a piece of paper
- Recycle paper, glass, plastics and aluminium
- Avoid junk mail by asking to be taken off the mailing list

Sustainable Transport

- Leave the car at home
- Walk, cycle and take public transport whenever possible
- Minimise business travel
- Utilise global conferencing solutions and the internet

 

Sustainable Materials and Products

- Choose locally made products
- Purchase paper that is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning products

Sustainable Water

- Don’t leave taps running and fix leaky faucets
- Inform office management if you notice a water appliance leaking
- Choose water-efficient appliances

   

Fairtrade

- Purchase fairtrade items when possible
- Favour responsibly sourced goods