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Friday - Act on Opportunity

13th May 2011 

 

Act on Opportunity FridayEncourage further discussion, action, and thinking about the environment well beyond Green Office Week! This is your cue to get people, your colleagues and bosses, motivated to go the extra mile to go green.

Did You Know? One quarter of office workers highlighted lack of encouragement as the reason why they're not greener.

Spring Into Action! Have a GOW picnic with your colleagues and post your photo on the GOW Facebook page.

Today's Tips
Tip 1:  Utilise the week as a way of implementing changes FOR GOOD and spread the message. Inspire others and have pride in your achievements!
Tip 2:  Tell colleagues about what they can do to make a difference
Tip 3:  Publicise your company’s environmental policy, or draw up a simple one if you do not have one (an example is available on the Green Office Week website)
Tip 4:  Tell suppliers and customers what you are doing and encourage them to do the same
Tip 5:  Add a strapline to your email sign off to discourage people from printing it.
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