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Mar 13
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An Introduction to One Planet Living

By Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Green Office, One Planet Living, Sustainability, Sustainability Consulting

The human population’s appetite for relentlessly eating away at the Earth’s natural riches and resources is growing out of control. 

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A report produced by the International Resource Panel, a component of the United Nations Environment Programme, indicated that rising consumption has resulted in resource extraction increasing from 22 billion tons in 1970 to 70 billion tons in 2010.  This means that the amount of the planet’s natural resources extracted for human use has tripled in the last 40 years. The report warns that further increases in the use of natural resources will result in critical shortages of materials and an increase in the risk of human conflict. Read More

Nov 07
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11 Tips on How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at The Office

By Carbon Footprint, Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Green Office, Innovation, Sustainability, Sustainability Consulting

With the implementation of carbon tax looming in South Africa, it has become more important than ever for businesses to monitor and ultimately reduce their carbon footprint.  Apart from cost-saving benefits, adopting a greener, eco-friendlier attitude will ensure that businesses are environmentally and socially responsible – a major drawcard when attracting new clientele. 

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There is a common misconception that to reduce your carbon footprint requires expensive technology, however this is not the case.  Minor adjustments and staff behavioral changes can make a significant difference.  Read More

Oct 10
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Reduce the Impact Paper, Printing and Wastage Has on the Environment

By Efficient, Green Office, Innovation, Print Environment, Reduce Printing, Sustainability, Sustainability Consulting

The children of today will be the architects and thought leaders of tomorrow, therefore it is imperative for us, as their mentors and teachers, to set the example of being more environmentally conscious and responsible. We need to practice what we preach by implementing an environmentally conscious and friendly zone. Schools allow children to share life experiences and lessons while learning the values they will carry with them for a lifetime.

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Oct 03
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The Cost of Printing on the Environment

By Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Green Office, Office Printing, Print Environment, Printing Costs, Reduce Printing, Sustainability, Sustainability Consulting

Written by Bianca Beck in collaboration with Sarah Fernandes (Sustainability Officer at Green Office)

Our everyday printing activities, whether personal or business related, have a significant impact on the environment, which is not usually considered as we mindlessly click the “print” command.  The consumables required for printing i.e. paper and printer cartridges, and the manufacturing and disposal thereof, are responsible for irreparable damage to the natural environment.

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imagesSouth Africa has officially made the top 20 of the world’s worst plastic polluters – we are ranked at number 11, worse than India, and the entire United States.

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Jul 04
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PLASTICS AIN’T OUR THING

By Eco-Friendly, Green Office, Sustainability, Sustainability Consulting

The world is at war with plastic pollution.  South Africa has officially made the top 20 of the world’s worst plastic polluters – we are ranked at number 11, worse than India, and the entire United States. 

The reason is that South Africans on average, use approximately two kilograms of plastic per day, which amounts to a whopping 42 million tons of plastic waste generated each year.  The problem is that only 21 % of this is recycled – the remaining 79 % of plastic waste is either disposed to landfill, or ends up in our oceans.  In South Africa, the equivalent of one dump truck of plastic is emptied into the ocean every minute!  In fact, it is predicted that by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight, than fish!

Green Office Plastic is so last Season

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