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Information Sheet 1.3.1: Guide of Good Environmental Practices
Information Sheet 1.3.1: Guide of Good Environmental Practices
Information Sheet 1.3.1: Guide of Good Environmental Practices
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Guide of Good Environmental Practices
Learning Objectives:
After reading the INFORMATION SHEET, YOU will be able to:
1. Create environmentally conscious workplace
Introduction
Good environmental practices are defined as those action that seek to reduce the negative
environmental impact caused by activities and processes through changes and improvements in
the organization and development of actions. The usefulness of the good practices is well proven
and lies in its low cost and simplicity of implementation, as well as the fast results obtained.
10 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS WORKPLACE
Implement a recycling program
Reduce by reusing
Discourage this wasteful habit from your employees by encouraging the use of reusable coffee
mugs, along with reusable water bottles. You can promote this initiative in office by offering
company merchandise items such as travel mugs and stainless-steel water bottles, and also by
incentivizing the program by doing a monthly gift card draw for team members who use their
reusable mugs for an entire week.
Invest in office plants
Placing plants around the office can help to beautify your workspaces, uplift the overall
atmosphere of your workspace, uplift the overall atmosphere of your workplace, and reduce
stress and anxiety for your workforce. Indoor greenery can boost oxygen levels and remove
harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide and formaldehyde.