Going GREEN in the Workplace

Going green in the workplace:

Your mind is a garden

Your thoughts are the seeds;

You can grow flowers,

Or you can grow weeds.

Going GREEN in the Workplace

It means if we are not able to keep our mind green, then how we will plant our thoughts and if we are not able to plant our thoughts, then how we will get green outputs as we want. So let’s start with an evergreen question which comes to mind if we talk about ‘Going green in the workplace?’ and that is why we should go green? Green is a symbol of growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. It means as a human, we always need to have an evergreen mind, environment, and the workplace. Green is a symbol of greenery: Nature: it indicates the continuous wealth, ambition and also it is a symbol of the resurrection which we see each spring.

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Today, in this ever-changing world of fast development and ruthless modernization, our environment has degraded to a dangerous level and something needs to be done. We, humans, have made the planet inhabitable in many ways more than one. There is a need for awareness around the globe about the life-threatening situation that has us surrounded. Though, to be fair, initiatives are being taken around the world for the betterment of the environment.

Now let’s talk about the major points which we always need to keep in our mind:

Think Green; Think Reusable:

Think Green; Think Less Energy Consumption:

Think Green; Think Go For Paperless Workplace:

Think Green; Think Wireless:

Think Green; Think Recycling:

Think Green; Think to Establish a Green Company:

Think Green; Think for Water Conservation

Think Green; Think for Waste Reduction

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Many organizations and countries have come to the forefront for the cause of saving the dear Earth and they might be doing their best, but I believe, a lot more can be done. When most people think about green living, they usually think about their homes. If we stop to consider where we spend most of our weekdays, however, we would probably realize that a lot of our time is actually spent at the office. The world has millions of business with a lot more people working in plush offices with air conditioner, printers etc, and things that consume resources of the earth abundantly. They are necessary for life to sustain on the planet, to run the economy and keep the world moving. But corners can be cut, pains can be taken, and it’s saving the earth we are talking about! Surely something can be done.

The question is, How to make the workplaces greener? In choosing to go green in the workplace we may be challenged by an elevated initial start-up cost, however, savings earned from this investment will more than pay for those initial costs in the future. Many people see this as the controversial issue and granted it does have its own unique set of pro and cons, but if a business makes careful choices, going green can prove to be very rewarding. Companies are doing this to save money on energy expenses as well as deploying it as a means to help reduce the carbon footprint they are leaving behind. It is not only more cost-effective but can also provide a better and healthier workplace for employees.

Making strides toward environmental friendliness is turning into a lifestyle in numerous spots. The office shouldn’t be an exemption. Regardless of whether you work in an office, shop or plant, maintain your own particular business or deal with an organization, dealing with the earth is simpler than you might suspect. Making a greener office can result in a more advantageous and more beneficial work environment, a lighter biological impression, expanded staff resolve and uplifting news for your main concern. From changing to non-expendable kitchen supplies to killing lights at whatever point conceivable.

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So it is necessary to balance the decorum of nature as well as the existence of the workplace. As we all are aware of the fact that the development of any technology or innovation, we directly give an invitation to nature for a war and in reverse nature has to sacrifice sometimes or it has to fight to keep its existence as it is. So it is an important part of the development which we need to take in our concern.

Submitted By Ullass Singh | Ruchi Singh |Sakshi Dwivedi (PGDM Batch 2017-19 & 2018-20)