The current linear economic model - produce, use and throw away - is coming to an end.
And it is that in the face of a context where resources are increasingly scarce, the planet can no longer sustain this rate of consumption that is tending to rise in such a competitive world.
Today, people are used to spending a large part of their time in the workplace, however the vast majority do not realize the amount of waste derived from productive activities.
According to figures from the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), in the period between 2003 and 2018 the generation of urban solid waste increased by more than 61%, exceeding 53 million tons of waste per year.
Experts from around the world agree that the circular economy -reduce, reuse, recycle and reuse - is the best way to help preserve the planet's resources. This innovative scheme aims to transform the production system, by optimizing the use of resources in order to generate the minimum impact on the environment.
To achieve this objective, the active participation of public and private organizations is essential; It is estimated that if the more than 5 million work centers that exist in the country modify their consumption habits, the reduction of the impact on the ecosystem would be formidable.
That is why Veolia - a leading global company in the efficient and responsible management of water, waste and energy with solutions for municipalities and industries - shares some recommendations to create a more environmentally friendly work environment and reduce our environmental footprint.
As far as possible, at the end of the day, disconnect the appliances from the power. Did you know that some computers consume power even when they are turned off? Disconnecting them will allow you to reduce electricity consumption and its consequent impact on the environment, increasing energy efficiency. Forget about paper, take advantage of electronic media. The waste of sheets of paper in an office can be enormous. If we want to take care of our planet, we must avoid its use; When absolutely necessary, print your documents on both sides or reuse the sheets. If you do draft documents, do it on recycled paper. Reuse items such as binders and dividers, and research organizations that take care of their proper recycling after their useful life.
Try to make the most of office supplies, once their useful life is over there are several companies that are dedicated to taking advantage of them. Reduces the consumption of new inputs and raw materials. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), at the country level there are 241 collection centers. Find the closest place to your location on the site ecolana.com.mx
It promotes the habit of separate waste. In Mexico, a culture of waste separation has not yet been consolidated; Why not start at the workplace? You can promote an initiative in your company to recycle those wastes that allow it. For example, in all Veolia offices there are cans that adapt to furniture, for recyclable and non-recyclable inorganic waste.
Get rid of the disposables. Invite your colleagues to bring their own tupperware, thermos, mug and / or glass, with the aim of reducing the waste generated by disposable containers.
There are many other ways to reduce your carbon footprint from your office and how you can help reduce energy consumption and reduce the environmental impacts of your behavior. From turning off the air conditioning or regulating its temperature to an optimal level, disconnecting electrical appliances that are not in use, using public transportation to and from work, such as turning off the lights when leaving the company.
Take home all these customs and contribute with your environmental behavior is to reduce your ecological footprint and help a better and more durable environment for future generations.
The Veolia group is the world benchmark in the optimized management of resources. Present on five continents with around 169,000 employees, the group creates and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that favor the sustainable development of cities and industries. With its three complementary activities, Veolia contributes to the development of access to resources, and to the preservation and renewal of available resources.
In 2017, the group Veolia it supplied drinking water to 96 million people and provided sanitation services to 62 million, produced about 55 million MWh and recovered 47 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved a consolidated turnover of 2017 billion euros in 25.12.
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