Awareness on the issue of climate change is a hot topic that is now considered for its tremendous impacts on our life. Understanding the problem is not enough, as you must act. Everyone can do it from their desks, whether at the office or at home. It may be small but significant. Are you ready for the environmental warrior?

print less
Don’t print unless it’s for a crucial purpose. You can read your document from your screen. If possible, print on double-sided paper. Reduce paper consumption by indirectly reducing the number of trees cut down for paper manufacturing.

Use your electronic devices wisely
Turn off your computer, printer, TV, and other electronic devices when you’re done. Leaving them in standby position, they consume more electricity. A study in the UK shows that standby electronic devices in the UK consume 8% of the total national electricity consumption per year.

work efficiently mind
Work smart, not long hours. The longer you work with electronic devices, the more electricity you will consume. Work efficiently so you can spend less time using electronic devices. The survey suggests that the more you work, the less productive you are, as you have less concentration over longer hours. The longer you work means the more likely you are to be depressed since you produce less.

recycle
Stop throwing used paper in the trash. Instead, send them to the recycling project. There have been some initiatives on paper recycling. Check out the recycling organization near your home or office. Don’t throw away the used paper as you can use the other side. if possible, you can use recycled paper.

conference meeting
Instead of traveling, you can benefit from a conference meeting. You can use free online conference facilities like Skype, Yahoo Messenger and others to reduce travel. Reducing travel means you reduce your carbon footprint from the mode of transportation you use. However, you need to check the quality of your internet connection and the other endpoints to ensure the quality of the online conference.

air conditioning/heating
The less time you spend in the office, the less energy you’ll use for heating or cooling. This is closely related to the efficiency of your work.

Plant a tree
Put a plant on your desk. Not only does it give you more oxygen, but it also reduces radiation from the different electronic devices you use.

use your own cup
Use your own cup or glass instead of using a plastic cup for water or coffee. All you need to do is wash it, dry it, and put it away again. You reduce plastic waste and at the same time save money by buying plastic glass.