How to make your office more sustainable & environmentally friendly

1. Choose recycling or furniture that is made from sustainable materials.‍

When choosing furniture and fixtures for your office, it is important to make environmentally conscious choices. Choosing recycling solutions is an effective way to make your workplace more sustainable. In addition, it is a cheaper option compared to buying new. In other words, with reuse, you can do both your wallet and the environment a service at the same time. We call that a win-win.

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At the same time, it is not always possible to find the furniture or fixtures that you want to reuse. Sometimes you just want to buy something new, which is okay. But then thought about trying to shop environmentally friendly. For example, many furniture and interior manufacturers have sustainability certifications such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Keep an eye out for these, and you can have the “luxury” of buying new and having a clear conscience at the same time. We also call it a win-win.

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The beauty of recycling is also that it goes both ways - after all, it is just as good to hand things in to as to shop for things like recycling. So even if you buy new, there is still the opportunity to take advantage of the environmental friendliness of recycling. Therefore, do not forget to return the furniture and fixtures you replace for reuse. Chances are that someone else is in need of them, which for you will be a chance to earn a few extra dollars and at the same time be more sustainable by returning instead of throwing away. Again, a win-win.

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2. Consider the service life of each product before you buy it

When it comes to durability, one of the most important things to consider is the longevity of products. This is especially important when it comes to furniture and electronics. Ask yourself how long you think the item will last before you need to replace it. Or more importantly: how long do you see yourself using it?

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If you can't see yourself using it for more than a year or two, it's probably not worth buying, at least not if you're striving to become more durable. Instead, try looking for other longer-term options.

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3. Use green cleaning products and green cleaning service

Green cleaning products are not only effective in getting the job done, but they are also better for both you and the environment. In addition, they often smell tastier too. So when it comes time to choose a cleaning service for the office, choose a sustainable option that works with green and sustainable products, because the truth is that with such a simple thing as a green cleaning service, you can take big steps in the process of transforming into a more sustainable workplace.

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4. Maximize natural light and ventilation

Using natural light and ventilation is another effective way to make your office sustainable. Place desks near windows and use light colors or furniture that reflects it nicely so you won't have to use too much artificial lighting. Also, be sure to invest in a good and energy-efficient ventilation system. This will not only make the office a more pleasant place to stay, but also save energy, which both reduces costs and reduces the climate footprint of the workplace.

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5. Educate your staff on how to live sustainably

Finally, training on green and sustainable lifestyles is another example of how you can make your workplace more sustainable. By training staff and decision-makers on sustainability issues, it is possible to reduce the direct but also indirect environmental impact of the office, that is, that which occurs outside working hours.

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We help you make your office more sustainable

At XLNT Workplace, all of us are permeated with sustainability and all our services are as sustainable as possible. So whether you are in the process of making major changes in the office or if you are just looking for occasional office services, we are more than happy to help, while you can rest assured that we will always put sustainability first.