Posted by on Oct 25, 2017 in Business | 0 questions

Renovating your office might be challenging and produce plenty of waste that you alone cannot deal with. You might want to update your IT department and invest into lighter, and more energy-efficient computers. You could update the heating system, the air conditioning, and introduce new natural materials around the office. No matter what your plan is, you can create a green office renovation project in a cost-effective way by recycling and researching your options.

Recycling Computers

When you upgrade your computer network, think about flexibility and mobility. Do your employees take their laptops home or work from home some days? Get some laptops that are easy to upgrade and modify. Invest into a Bluetooth projector that connects with each laptop and allows your workers to share their screen and presentation. Recycle your old computers using a trusted local service.

Green Heating Systems

When you upgrade for a greener, more efficient heating system, you will have to look for deals offered by companies. Make sure that you can set the timer and temperature, and monitor the performance of your heating. Having a modern and efficient heating system in place will increase the value of your office. Workers, on the other hand, will be much happier if they are not too cold or hot while working. When you update your heating system, you are likely to produce metal waste that needs to be carefully recycled. Contact local scrap metal companies for a quote.

Green Lighting and Natural Light

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The more natural light you let into your office the less artificial light your workers will need. They will also be in a better mood when the sun is shining, and you can save a lot of money on your electricity bill. You might want to install insulated windows, or those with solar panels producing electricity for your office.

Installing a Bike Storage

Encourage your employees to take on the green lifestyle and install bike storage near the office. You will find that those who live close will prefer cycling, as they will be less likely to get stuck in traffic, and their journey time will be more reliable. Reward your workers who cycle or walk to work by entering them into a monthly prize draw.

Recycling Bins in the Office

A green office has its own green recycling system. You will need to separate paper waste from confidential waste, and have separate bins for metal, plastic, and other non-recyclables. You can even have a container for used batteries, and one for printer cartridges. Encourage reducing waste by installing duplex printers and recycling waste paper. Have a strict policy for printing only documents that need to be posted, and emailing the rest.

Renovating your office is a good way to start a new, greener chapter in your company’s history. Make sure that staff is on board and you have clear plans for recycling, reducing the carbon footprint of the premises, and policies to encourage employees to reduce waste.