With energy costs rising this year for commercial business, it is essential to find ways of reducing your business’s energy consumption.  Of the commercial sector, we can see costs per kWh rising between March 2019 and last year’s numbers in the same month. If we look further into this sector, we find Public Safety and Public order Facilities.  Running for upwards of 24 hours a day, it’s no question that Public Safety and Public order Facilities are constantly requiring the utmost consistency in equipment used for their energy consumption. However, this comes at a cost.

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Looking after your finances while undergoing recovery and improving your surroundings can help not only your budget but also improve the efficiency and sustainability of your home. Undergoing medical treatment or a recovery program is hugely beneficial and mandatory for anyone who is struggling with physical or mental health problems. However, sometimes, these periods of ill health can have a profound effect on our income. Being out of work or being forced to take a period of leave means that you could be out of pocket for a short or long period of time.

We’re all being encouraged to be as green as possible, and there are many ways you can do it. Reuse, reduce and recycle is a phrase we’ve all become very familiar with. Changing the light bulbs we use, living a more energy efficient lifestyle, walking to work and using the shower rather than having a bath have all become part of our daily lives. But what can you do if you want to enjoy a night out with your friends? Is there a way to have fun and still be as eco-friendly as possible? Of course, there is, and here’s how you can do it.

What are You Going to Wear?

Home Energy Expenses are Increasing

In a day where homeowners are increasingly concerned about the impact of energy consumption on the environment as well as on their pocket books, getting a home energy audit is a great idea. It’s a great first step in finding ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency.

The Virtual World is the Future of Work 

The University system has made great strides towards a greener, more sustainable learning environment with online education in recent years. All four of my Millennial children have participated in online learning for some portion of their education. E-Commerce has made a world of difference to our shopping habits as they affect the environment.

But what about the workplace? What is the future of work when we consider a more sustainable business ecosystem?

Creating a Green Office: A Guide

As a business, the way you run your organization can impact the environment. How much energy do you consume every day as a company? How do people get to work? Is it easy to access via public transportation? How much paper do you use? All of these factors will impact the carbon footprint that your office leaves behind.

A constant stream of flashing lights, buzzing slot machines and a ricocheting ring of winning jackpots draw in millions of casino guests each year. Many casinos offer more than just a gaming experience as well, with lodging, spas, golf courses and pools on site.

It’s no surprise, then, that casinos are also big energy users, often operating 24 hours a day in areas with extreme climates and temperature fluctuations.  

We all know that waste generation has a negative impact on the environment. With the help of recycling we can significantly curb waste generation and subsequently reduce pollution.

Other than this, recycling also decreases the need for extracting, refining and processing of raw materials. These are the reasons why it recycling is important.

Here are some ways in which you can incorporate recycling into your lifestyle-

1. Start small and build up

Offices and businesses need to keep their electronics and equipment up to date, which means replacing the old with the new and generating lots of electronic waste or e-waste. What to do with this e-waste that gets accumulated over weeks and months? Reselling the old gadgets and computers seems like one way of dealing with it but there may be some electronic items which are so outdated and old that even getting someone to buy them from you can be a real challenge.