Eco Tips for the Home Office

With more of us working from home, either for an employer, freelancing or self-employed, here are some tips to reduce waste and electricity usage.

• Think before printing - don't print everything.
• Re-use paper for printing if possible or cut into smaller pieces to make notepads.
• Recycle print cartridges from the printer or get them refilled.
• Don't power up the printer unless you are going to use it.
• Don't put your mobile phone on permanent recharge.
• Turn lights off when you leave the room. 
• Sign up to the Mailing Preference Service and reduce your junk mail.
• Get bills online to reduce mail even further.
• Organise plugs so it is easier to switch things off at the wall socket.
• Use strip plugs and multiway adaptors with individual switches.

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