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National Energy Foundation Comment On Environmentally Unfriendly Offices

Office workers across the UK have admitted they do not have the right office facilities to be environmentally responsible at work and 45% state they are held back by their bosses not empowering them
Lifestyle, World - 16 April 2010   Download IconContent available for download:  
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Research reveals that despite spending a third of our lives at work, 75% of office workers feel they are more environmentally friendly at home than in the workplace.

Most office workers (92%) believe it is important for UK companies to be environmentally responsible with 79% agreeing that being green at work makes a big impact on the environment. However less than 10% of recyclable office waste makes it to the recycling bin.

Office workers are not wholly at fault since nearly half (48%) don’t have the right office facilities to be environmentally responsible and 45% state they are held back by their bosses not empowering them with the ability to help the environment or helping them to make wise choices.

. Introduction:

Research has revealed just how green offices in the UK really are. Despite spending a third of our lives at work, the research reveals that three quarters of office workers feel they are more environmentally friendly at home than in the workplace. Even though most office workers believe that being environmentally responsible at work makes a big impact on the environment, less than 10% of recyclable office waste actually gets recycled. It seems that UK offices simply don’t have the facilities or authority to make a difference despite wanting to.

So how can we empower UK office workers to make a difference?

Joining us in the studio is Ian Byrne from the National Energy Foundation and Green Office ambassador, Sophie Paley.

. Suggested Questions:

How many office workers in our region are disempowered to be green in the office?

Why do office workers tend to be greener at home than the work place?

Why do we need to address this?

Given the economic climate, is it realistic for companies to be thinking about the environment?

How can office workers take action or empower themselves within the workplace?

Where can we find out more information?