With the environment becoming a bigger concern with each passing day, people are opting for environmental-friendly measures inside their homes and offices. With New Zealand keen to promote its clean green image, landlords throughout the country (especially in Auckland) are looking for easy and affordable ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
The following eight strategies will keep your home or office environment as healthy and eco-friendly as possible:
1. Insulate your building
Insulation keeps the heat inside your home or office – which in turn reduces your heating costs. You will also have less health issues as you will be spending your time in a well ventilated and healthy environment.
2. Turn off your computers and lights when not in use
Leaving electrical items on stand-by wastes power which not only damages the environment but also wastes money. Once you get into the habit of turning things off at work you will also start practicing this good habit in your home.
3. Recycle paper and avoid printing unnecessarily
If you do need to print something, use both sides of the paper and choose recycled paper with a low chlorine content.
4. Keep your carpets and rugs clean
Keeping your carpets and rugs clean is one of the basic constituents of having a healthy home or office environment. Carpets or rugs can retain a lot of dirt and microorganisms which can contribute significantly in promoting allergens inside the home or the office. Get a professional carpet cleaner who has the equipment to get the job done professionally for you.
5. Choose clever light bulbs
While there are innumerable categories of light bulbs available in the market, make sure you purchase the bulbs which consumes the least amount of energy. Research suggests that LED light bulbs give the most cost effective and efficient lighting solution.
6. Check safety provisions at your home or office
It is often said that a safe environment is a healthy environment. Check the safety provisions at your home or office and ensure that all the existing rules and regulations are adhered to strictly. Identifying all hazardous areas in your home and office is a smart move.
7. Sort out your gutters
If your gutter is not aligned well, chances are that water will leak through the walls or roof to damage your home or office. As well of the volume of wasted water, repairing water damage can be very costly and cause issues with downtime and non-productivity while your office is out of action.
8. Install a heat pump
Choose a company that can recommend the most suitable air conditioning solution for your office or home. Ensure you choose a competent heat pump installer in Auckland that is trusted by others.
Varcoe Refrigeration is proud to install and maintain air conditioning systems and heat pumps throughout Auckland homes and businesses. You can ensure a healthy home or office environment by contacting Varcoe Refrigeration at www.varcoe.co.nz.
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