The key to improving sustainability if the efficient use of resources, one of the important but mostly neglected area is energy efficiency. This holds a potential to greatly impact our activities towards sustainability, in that regard, we recommend the following practical ways to contribute a more sustainable use of our energy resources.
- Ensure that all lights, air conditioners, heaters and all electrical appliances are turned off when exiting your offices or any room for a period of more than 20 minutes. Be each other’s keeper. Light on in an unoccupied office for a long time? If you have access, turn it off.
- Lights in washrooms and public areas should always be turned off if not in use.
- Cell phones and laptops, unless extremely necessary, should be charged at below 20% capacity. This single action saves energy and prolongs the lifespan of your battery. Collectively, this single action can save a huge amount of energy.
- At the end of each day, ensure that all working stations and electrical gadgets are turned off before exiting your building.
- Wash and Iron your cloths in bulk.
- Watch the energy efficiency ratings of the electrical gadgets you purchase
- Repair, Replace all faulty electrical gadgets. you can save a lot of money and energy with this approach.