Seton's Green Checklist
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Environmental Tip of the Month
Seton's Green Checklist
Save Energy and the Environment
Seton who provide solutions for safety and the environment have published the following tips to save energy and the environment.
First of all, ask staff what they can do to make your workplace greener. You’ll probably find a few individuals who are really passionate about the subject and will help to drive the initiative through the business.
Introduce a recycling initiative into your workplace. Place recycling bins in every department – separate cans, plastic, glass and paper – and talk to your local Council about the recycling collection service they offer. Also, look to use scrap paper for note-pads and replace the vast volume of post-it notes we use on a daily basis.
Instead of using a vending machine that dispenses a polystyrene cup with every drink, use a kettle and bring in your own mugs. This reduces the amount of rubbish you produce and means that you can get a bigger cup of tea – just don’t forget the biscuits!
Buy a good quality fan rather than using an air conditioning unit on hot days. Keeping blinds and windows shut is a simple way to stop the office heating up. On cold days shut doors to keep the heat in. Ensure your building has sufficient insulation.
Consider using email instead of writing memos and sending faxes. You’ll save paper and ink and it’s much more reliable. Seton invests in an electronic catalogue http://www.setoncatalogue.co.uk and participates in a recycling scheme – we encourage all of our customers to do as much as they can help to reduce their environmental impact.
Encourage employees to reduce their reliance on their car to get to work. Offering improved facilities for cyclists such as cycle shelters , a shower and locker room could make a real difference. The Government is also offering a number of incentives for employers such as tax free bicycles and tax incentives for ‘cycle-to-work’ days – full information can be found at http://www.bikeforall.net/content/cycle_to_work_scheme.php
Save electricity – it’s the biggest contributor to global warming! Buy energy efficient electrical appliances and light bulbs , and actively encourage staff to turn off lights and computers when they leave in the evening – signs placed near the door are a great reminder. The average business spends £6,000 a year by leaving the electricity on over the weekend and Bank Holidays (source: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/startsaving/top_tips.htm )
For further ideas and information on going green and saving energy she ltd recommends the following sites:Carbon Trust dedicated site to reducing the impact of businesses on climate changeEnvironment Agency dedicated to protecting the environment
Save Energy and the Environment
Seton who provide solutions for safety and the environment have published the following tips to save energy and the environment.
First of all, ask staff what they can do to make your workplace greener. You’ll probably find a few individuals who are really passionate about the subject and will help to drive the initiative through the business.
Introduce a recycling initiative into your workplace. Place recycling bins in every department – separate cans, plastic, glass and paper – and talk to your local Council about the recycling collection service they offer. Also, look to use scrap paper for note-pads and replace the vast volume of post-it notes we use on a daily basis.
Instead of using a vending machine that dispenses a polystyrene cup with every drink, use a kettle and bring in your own mugs. This reduces the amount of rubbish you produce and means that you can get a bigger cup of tea – just don’t forget the biscuits!
Buy a good quality fan rather than using an air conditioning unit on hot days. Keeping blinds and windows shut is a simple way to stop the office heating up. On cold days shut doors to keep the heat in. Ensure your building has sufficient insulation.
Consider using email instead of writing memos and sending faxes. You’ll save paper and ink and it’s much more reliable. Seton invests in an electronic catalogue http://www.setoncatalogue.co.uk and participates in a recycling scheme – we encourage all of our customers to do as much as they can help to reduce their environmental impact.
Encourage employees to reduce their reliance on their car to get to work. Offering improved facilities for cyclists such as cycle shelters , a shower and locker room could make a real difference. The Government is also offering a number of incentives for employers such as tax free bicycles and tax incentives for ‘cycle-to-work’ days – full information can be found at http://www.bikeforall.net/content/cycle_to_work_scheme.php
Save electricity – it’s the biggest contributor to global warming! Buy energy efficient electrical appliances and light bulbs , and actively encourage staff to turn off lights and computers when they leave in the evening – signs placed near the door are a great reminder. The average business spends £6,000 a year by leaving the electricity on over the weekend and Bank Holidays (source: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/startsaving/top_tips.htm )
For further ideas and information on going green and saving energy she ltd recommends the following sites:Carbon Trust dedicated site to reducing the impact of businesses on climate changeEnvironment Agency dedicated to protecting the environment
Talking Leaflets
Can't be bothered to read?
If you are a sad individual like our Senior Consultant who likes to listen to health and safety pod casts then this is the web page for you! The HSE have published in MP3 format some of its popular health and safety leaflets. They can be downloaded to your MP3 player or listened to on your PC. Go to: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/tlindex.htm for details.
Can't be bothered to read?
If you are a sad individual like our Senior Consultant who likes to listen to health and safety pod casts then this is the web page for you! The HSE have published in MP3 format some of its popular health and safety leaflets. They can be downloaded to your MP3 player or listened to on your PC. Go to: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/tlindex.htm for details.
Environmental Tip of the Month
Clear as day
By altering one thing at a time you can make a difference! Before switching on electric lights, make sure you're making the most of natural daylight. Open those blinds, better still move your desk near a window... (keeping in mind your health and safety!!!)
For more information check out the blog:
http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/
Check out our new listing on "the best of Wellingborough":
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/wellingborough
or go to our new website:
www.she.ltd.uk
Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@she.ltd.uk
Clear as day
By altering one thing at a time you can make a difference! Before switching on electric lights, make sure you're making the most of natural daylight. Open those blinds, better still move your desk near a window... (keeping in mind your health and safety!!!)
For more information check out the blog:
http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/
Check out our new listing on "the best of Wellingborough":
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/wellingborough
or go to our new website:
www.she.ltd.uk
Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@she.ltd.uk
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