Study/Office

By reducing energy use, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here are a few ways to save energy in your home office or study:

• Make the most of natural lighting – arrange furniture so your work area is well lit
• Turn off the light when you leave the room
• Replace incandescent lights with Compact Fluorescent Lights
• Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper
• Paint internal walls a light colour to reduce the need for artificial lighting
• Use a desk lamp instead of lighting the whole room
• Switch off your computer monitor when not in use for longer than 10 minutes. A monitor in standby mode uses more energy than a computer processor.
• Make sure Energy Star is enabled on your computer.
• When buying new equipment, look for energy-efficient options.
• When buying printers or fax machines, ensure they have ink or toner saving modes such as “draft” and refillable cartridges.

Computer equipment has become an essential part of the home office. For information about purchasing energy-efficient computer equipment, go to ClimateSmart Retail.

Managing waste and recycling in your home office will help you to save money and the environment.