Green Practice in Office
Energy Conservation
- Switch off lights unoccupied spaces.
- Use stairs when moving from one level to another.
- Configure personal computers into sleep mode when not in use
- Use electrical equipment only when the need arises
- Do not open window when air-condition in use
- Ensure all electrical equipment are turned off before leaving the office
- Inform the relevant parties immediately in the event of breakdown or malfunction
Water Conservation
- Prudent use of office supplies
- Ensure that water taps are tightly turned off
- Avoid flushing unnecessarily
- Inform the relevant parties immediately in the event of breakdown or malfunction
3R (Reduce – Reuse – Recycle)
- Prudent use of office supplies
- Print or make copies only when needed
- Print or make copies on both sides of paper (for formal documents)
- Reuse paper if printing informal documents(draft copies)
- Recycle used envelopes and files
- Think carefully before disposal of waste
- Always use appropriate recycle bins when disposing waste; and
- Order food and drinks for events and meetings prudently
Use Eco-Friendly Products
- Use bio-degradable chemicals for cleaning and maintenance
- Assess the “recyclability” of products
- Practice green procurement
- Avoid using plastic water bottles
- Avoid using air freshener in offices
Food
- Use environmentally-friendly containers to take away food and drinks
- Bring own containers to take away food and drinks
Transportation
- Use public transport or practice car-pooling
- Use the Park & Ride facility to avoid parking congestion