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How to be a...

Mean Green

Working Machine

People from all around the world are joining in on the

crusade of environmental preservation. This now includes
instilling green habits in our work environment, despite our
fixation on the artificial ecosystem. So whether you’re the

boss or the employee, whether your office is already green or
still waiting to see the light, some practical steps can lay the
groundwork for a healthy, low-impact workplace. Below are

the top tips for an eco-happy office.

BY DEBOSHREE BANERJEE

BRING A PLANT TO WORK
Small décor ideas, such as adding a few plants
around your desk or office, can boost your
productivity, absorb indoor air pollution and
increase the flow of oxygen. So why not invest in
elements of nature? You can also include a ‘bring
a plant to work day’. After all, a little green goes a
long way.

LIGHT IT UP!
Embrace natural lighting. It is one of the easiest
ways to conserve energy, reduce electricity bills
and provides an environment that cannot be
matched by artificial lights. Proven to increase PLAN MONTHLY GO GREEN
productivity in employees, offices globally are CHALLENGES
welcoming this innate connection to nature.
So hurry and get the window seat! Office activities are a great way to make work
fun. Challenges like a recycling programme or a
‘no plastic utensils for a month’, in which winners
are rewarded, is a good way to get employees
engaged and involved in the cause. Oodles of
GREEN DREAM TEAM creative challenges can make the usual office

Create a team of people that focus on ambiance a lot more entertaining. You can
sustainability. They should carry out projects initiate or participate in volunteer activities that
that help raise awareness and educate staff serve the purpose of team-bonding along with
members. They could conduct inspections on the Go Green challenge.
resource consumption and keep a track on such
developments, while initiating and encouraging
the decisions of energy efficient purchases.
This also provides an opportunity for enjoyable
team-building activities. Green team is a win for
everybody!

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