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Remote and hybrid working may have significant impact on carbon footprint

Workplace Insight

Fully remote workers can have a 54 percent lower carbon footprint compared with fully in-office workers, and all forms of remote and hybrid working have the potential to cut emissions, according to a new study from researcher at Cornell University and sponsored by Microsoft.

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5 Ways Small Businesses Save Money by Going Green

Eco-Office Gals

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Did you know businesses alone contribute to 40% of carbon emissions in the U.S.? Not only is the environment taking a hit from the daily operations of business endeavors, but your business is likely to suffer as a result, too. Not sure how to get started? Begin by taking small steps today.

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Better Eco Friendly Choices for Your Business in 2017

Eco-Office Gals

By doing so you’re doing your bit towards cleaning up the environment, while also helping your company’s bottom line because going green saves money. To help save the environment we need to reduce the amount of energy we use, and as such you should find ways to reduce the energy consumption in your workplace. Go eco-friendly today.

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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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and with the knowledge that the carbon footprint is extremely low in comparison to the produce shipped from Winnipeg.” Rocket Greens operates on a weekly harvest schedule and seeds are initially planted in a medium called rockwall, where they germinate in a nursery environment before being transferred to the hydroponic grower.

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Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy

Eco-Office Gals

Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. In order to get the right idea about your own carbon footprint and ways to lessen its size, take advantage of resources available to you online.

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Green Building Principles That Will Make Your Home More Sustainable

Eco-Office Gals

As more and more people get accustomed to the idea that fossil fuels are finite and that it’s every person’s responsibility to ensure the transition towards a healthier and more environmentally conscious lifestyle, sustainable homes are rapidly gaining foothold in the contemporary housing marketplace.

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Why Rainwater Harvesting is a Viable Solution

Eco-Office Gals

There are many ways in which you can work towards reducing your impact on the environment, both at home and at work. We could sit here and harp on at you about the same old methods of becoming more eco-friendly, reducing your carbon footprint and saving water, but instead, we have a better idea.