Tips

There are many little changes you can make in your home office or study that will make a big difference to the environment.

information symbol By saving 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 than a computer processor.
Make sure Energy Star is installed 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.