If you are thinking of going green with your office then one of the things that you can do is to make sure that you buy office furniture that is built to last. In the long run, spending that bit extra on new office furniture will not only save you money in replacement costs, it will help to protect the environment by not adding more to the waste we already have.

Make sure that your computers have been upgraded to be more energy efficient. If you keep a low level of heat going all day during the winter months you will find that the office stays warmer and you will spend less on heating costs than you might if you are switching it on and off all the time. Use dimmer switches on your office lighting systems as this prolongs the life of the bulbs and can save on electricity costs.

As far as possible you should use recyclable paper in your office, particularly for fax and Xerox machines. Try to ensure that whatever company cleans your office or offices uses environmentally friendly cleaning products. Specific products might be more expensive than usual but not only will you be helping the environment you will also contribute to the health and well being of your workforce as they are far less likely to suffer allergic reactions to these than other products.