Ready to take your Leave Only Footprints lifestyle back to your office? These five simple tips will help you go green and create a more eco-friendly environment in your workplace. Whether you choose just one or completely change the culture, you’re making a positive difference.

  1. Reuse and recycle

Create convenient and well-organized spaces for recycling, starting with a box for paper next to the copier. Whenever possible, reuse office supplies. Positive peer pressure is a real thing when it comes to recycling.

  1. Go digital

Take steps to minimize paper usage at your office. Go digital whenever possible, and when printing is necessary, always choose 2-sided. When it’s meeting time, instead of printing off a book of handouts for everyone, use projectors and mobile devices to guide people through the presentation.

  1. Use reusable mugs and dinnerware

Stop using or providing disposable plates, cups, bottles and silverware. Instead, encourage the use of mugs and other reusable tableware that won’t end up in a landfill.

  1. Clean with eco-friendly products

Make sure any cleaning products used in your office are natural and non-harmful to the environment. You might also encourage the use of reusable cloths, rather than paper towels or other disposable products.

  1. Minimize energy use

Turn off the lights and computers when they are not in use. Make sure heating and cooling systems are scheduled to reduce energy use when no one is in the building. Another way you might reduce energy use is by making sure the building is well-insulated and the windows are sufficiently sealed.