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- Switch off the lights when they are not in use
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- Install LED lights or other energy-saving alternative light bulb solutions
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- Think Before You Print and make it a habit to print on both sides of paper whenever feasible
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- Set up paper tray next to the photocopier/ printer to reuse 1 sided printed papers
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- Reuse paper that has been printed one sided for note-taking, drafts, message-taking or printing etc.
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- Unplug office equipment or create an "after hour and weekend" control setting to conserve more energy after work hours and over the weekend - see the difference on your electricity bill
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- Refill or recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones - you could reduce a heap of concentrated toxins into landfill
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- Use your own mug to reduce disposable plastic water bottles
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- Switch off your computer when not in use. Remember, screen savers DO NOT save energy
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- Choose an Energy Saving air conditioner, look for SIRIM Eco Label or any other environment label - it could cut down your electricity bills
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- Place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas to encourage zero waste
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- Recycle papers, aluminium cans, glass bottles and even e-waste like your old cell phone or charger
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- Send to the local recycling centre or engage a licensed recyclable waste collector
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- Use natural daytime light instead of electrical lighting
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- Ensure sufficient air exchange through good ventilation & air circulation. It is important that indoor air pollutants can escape from the building.
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- Keep office temperature between 23°C - 25°C for a green office
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- Brighten your office atmosphere as well as removing common toxins from indoor environments and adding oxygen to stale air with office plants
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- Water your plant early morning before the temperatures begin to rise or late afternoon to reduce evaporation & avoid fungal diseases.
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