Environmental Concerns
Description
The whole society is more aware of the changing environment across the global. A Varity of environmental issues is related to the office, Energy Consumption, Electricity Waste Pollution, Water Usage, Global House Gas Emission, to name a few. The concern of making the office to be more environmental friendly is reached, thus act as one driving force for the future office.
Enablers
- Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient office equipment;
- National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program;
- Green Power for supplying the office;
- Restrict regulations on recycle of office electronic waste;
- Raising cost of the energy and stationery.
Inhibitors
- Extra Costs for producing and using environmental friendly office equipment and renewable energy;
- Less conscious for environmental protection in some regions, especially in developing countries where short-term industrial achievement is oriented.
Paradigms
1. The Dutch Green Power Suppliers-Dutch electricity companies guarantee to buy an equal amount of 'green power' as is being used by their green power customers.
2. The states of United States offer incentives to offset the cost of installation of a renewable energy system.
3. Set the energy-efficient photocopier to power-save can reduce the electricity one use by up to 80%.
Timing
Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_energy
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/publications/government/purchasing/green-office-guide/