Be Green!

Using a Virtual Assistant is a great way to make your company green and to help protect the planet.

We've put together this little guide to give you some hints and tips on how to be green at work.

Virtual Assistants are GREEN!

Why?

• We don't commute to work every day - the majority of Virtual Assistants work from home 60%-100% of the time saving on fuel consumption and pollution.
• Everything is virtual - we work primarily online, over the phone and via email so we have very little need to use paper and ink.
• Less Resources - as we work from home or our office and not yours, you don't need to light, heat or equip any additional rooms, thus saving you and the planet those additional resources.

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GREEN TIPS!

• Recycle - recycling doesn't have to be expensive and recycling paper is really easy. Simply keep a separate bin in your office for paper waste and when it's full take it home and empty it into your usual paper recycling bin; saving the cost of expensive commercial recyclable waste removal.

• Sleep - although it's good to conserve your own energy throughout the day, this isn't aimed at your own downtime but more that of your computer. When you go off  to lunch, go home at night, even when you go to the bathroom be sure to put your computer to sleep or power it off completely to reduce your energy consumption.
• Unplug - when not in use remember to unplug and turn off any chargers, adapters and external devices such as printers. Remember that even if your phone is fully charged, the mains charger will continue to draw power.
• Reduce - keep printer and paper usage to a minimum. If it's not essential that you print it - DON'T! If you do need to use paper consider buying recycled paper instead (this goes for your toilet paper too).
• Grow - put a plant in your office. Not only do they produce oxygen but they smell great and are nice to look at.

These are just a few small and easy tips on how to stay green in the office. There are many more ways of being eco-friendly so have fun and keep the planet clean!

Article Written by Kayleigh Brindley