(Not) Seeing Eye to Eye With Co-Workers About the Business of Earth
What to do when colleagues in the workplace just won’t — will not, will not, will not — reach a little further to the left with that grip of paper they no longer want hanging around, instead opting for the trash can rather than the nearby recycling bin?
Not long ago, when I finally joined Big Cooperate America after resisting for more than a decade, it didn’t take long to realize I had cloaked myself in an environment that was not ‘green.’
The company, a rather major one, considers itself an environmentally aware corporation. And it is — to an extent.
But only to the extent of its masses, which are still more inclined to consider recycling paper and plastic bottles the cutting edge of the green game.
Being environmentally conscious at the workplace can be a challenge, especially if your employer is resistant or doesn’t readily see the economic benefits of going green. However, on the flip side, many employees aren’t doing all they can either. By taking a few simple steps each day, everyone in the office can do their part to help the company become more eco-friendly.