By Leigh Stringer
ISBN-10: 0230614280
ISBN-13: 9780230614284
I had excessive hopes for this e-book, written because it used to be through a qualified within the development undefined. even though, i discovered it really simple, and the observations relatively noticeable. For an individual already conscious of and invested within the myriad possibilities and methods to "green" the office, this can be a solid booklet at hand to the buyer, yet one to move on to your personal library.
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They can also reuse office furniture, lights, appliances, equipment, and so on. • Recycle. Recycling is not as impactful as reducing and reusing materials, but is still more desirable than adding waste directly to landfills. Smart companies have found vendors that will not only recycle their materials but will pay them for what they collect. The Globa l Pictu r e 31 These recycled materials are then sold in secondary markets and the company gets a percentage of the profit made by the vendor (or some similar arrangement).
A direct correlation is difficult to establish, but in general, high-performing companies put a much greater emphasis on social and environmental considerations at the board level, while the poorly performing firms were far more likely to have no one in charge of sustainability issues. It would seem that shareholders are more interested in companies that take a longer and more comprehensive view of their business in conjunction with other social and environmental factors. They also are more interested in organizations that are talking about these issues in the boardroom, not just in their marketing brochures.
Walked, biked, or swam more than 380,000 miles. • Created over 16,000 “Idea Groups” to support one another in achieving PSPs. • Recycled more than 5 million pounds of aluminum, plastic, and paper. Wal-Mart realized not only the power of engaging employees and the benefits of this to the company, but also the significant impact their associates could make on the environment and on their own lives outside of work hours. In contrast, mandating change is rarely a recipe for success. Kevin Kampschroer, Acting Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings for the General Services Administration (GSA), has seen his organization live through a number of federally mandated energy and environmental policies over the last few decades.
The Green Workplace: Sustainable Strategies that Benefit Employees, the Environment, and the Bottom Line by Leigh Stringer
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