Peeve of the Week: Let’s be Green
I know, I know. Earth Day was last week, but it really got me thinking about my own responsibilities concerning the environment.
It is just easier to be green (don’t think of Kermit!) at home. I can recycle there. I can turn out lights, change the thermostat, add insulation, and even pick different plants that need less water. My Pet Peeves today revolve around those annoyances at the office that deal with keeping the environment cleaner and healthier.
First of all, what is it with these over-heated or over-air-conditioned offices? Especially in the winter when everyone is dressed for cold weather. You walk into an office or store and it is 89 degrees in there. You immediately start sweating in your long johns, your sweater, and whatever other cold weather clothing you have on.
And it also seems difficult to recycle in many offices. I see soda cans and plastic water bottles in with regular trash all the time. It seems like recycling is not that difficult. If I can do it at home, then we can do it at the office?
Why do people leave the lights on in every room, office, closet, and hallway when they are not in use? I have no problem with people using lights, just be in the room to enjoy it!
What about those people who have to print every single solitary document that comes to them via email? 90% of the emails we get are garbage anyway! If you do print, can’t you print double sided? That sure would save a bunch of trees!
These all seem to be small things. But if we all did them, I am sure we could have an impact without any real change to our day-to-day activities. What do you think? Okay, I will get off my soapbox (made of salvaged wood!)
(via MyPetPeeves)
3 years ago