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Brits revealed to be more environmentally aware at home than in the workplace
That's the conclusion of a new survey by Tickbox.net/Opinion Matters out today which highlights how attitudes towards recycling and energy saving differ between the home and the workplace.
Just over 40% of people said they recycled plastics at home but not at work, with women being the worst culprits. Similarly, other poor workplace practises include unnecessarily printing out emails (21%) and putting recyclable items into the non-recycling bin (21%).
The impact has both environmental as well as financial implications. Defra figures indicate that UK businesses could save £6.4 billion each year by implementing resource efficiency measures that are of no or very low cost.
Simple steps such as turning down thermostats, turning off lights and addressing dripping taps. Furthermore, in today's increasingly environmentally aware society, these steps can have a positive effect on corporate reputation.
Defra launched a campaign this month to urge small businesses to cut down on waste, and reduce energy and water use, in order to reap the financial benefits. The campaign, which stresses 'Saving money - it's your business', illustrates how simple environmental actions translate into cost savings.
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"Organisations can make a huge positive impact on the environment by looking outside of their own organisation, to greening and cleaning their supply chain."
Claire
Better Climate for Camden
