We did the necessary clean up and recycled all of our CDs, DVDs, paper,plastic etc and we packed up the bare necessities and re-located to our home bases.
We are all now able to operate a fully fledged mobile operation in terms of handling the administrative roles of our travellers. This has been a goal of African Chapter Tours and now through advanced technology we have made this happen... hoorah!!
We were also very fortunate to have been awarded 2nd place in the Europ Car Green office competition, which we are very grateful for and like to see this as a feather in our green cap!
Apart from this move to reduce our carbon emissions with our reduced travelling as well as reducing our office space, there has been a continuous effort made in our daily operations and business ethics as well as encouraging our travel partners in the same direction.
If your company has not already taken some steps yet into changing the way forward with reducing your carbon footprints.. there is no good time like the present! We would like to share a few simple tips in creating a greener approach to the office.
We all know the 3 R.s by now reuse, reduce and recycle not much more needs to be said on this topic but there are some other points if interest.
- Perhaps use second hand furniture instead of expensive plastic based office furniture by adding some funky antique pieces or locally handmade "african" furniture.
- Make use of natural light in your office if you can, alternatively make sure lights are fitted with compact florescent bulbs or LED's
- Fill your office with plants for the health and happiness of your staff, plants give off oxygen and are great for brightening up your four walls naturally!
- Boil water and keep a flask or use an urn, rather than boiling the kettle to make one cup each time!
- Remember just about everything can be recycled or even ewaste such as electronics.
- Invest in a glass water bottle to keep drinking water in, it is a healthier option and eliminates the use of plastic!
Its almost SPRING, so this is a great way to start a fresh new approach to your office!
