As workplaces and work-related transport generate around two-thirds of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions, the TUC has today (Tuesday) proposed ten simple steps that employees can take at work to cut energy use and protect the environment.
UK w orkplaces generate over 66 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year from the energy and resources they consume, yet businesses waste 30 per cent of the energy they buy, on average. For many organisations, a 20 per cent cut in energy costs is easily and cheaply achievable, and would be the same as a 5 per cent increase in sales .
A TUC guide published today sets out ten simple steps employees can take to help 'greening the workplace', which include switching off lights, computers and other machinery during breaks and after work, green travel plans and reducing wastage of water, paper and other materials.
The TUC guide also gives examples where individuals have got together with workmates, trade unions and employers to make changes with a bigger impact across the whole workplace.
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