Your holiday plans might not involve a round the world trip this year, but switch one of your journeys to work to greener transport, and you could join in a virtual circumnavigation.
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans is asking people to pledge to switch a car journey to greener means – walking, cycling or using public transport. The Change your world campaign aims to see how much green mileage supporters can clock up by 4 July. Read more…
posted 21/06/2010
With a heatwave warning in place this week for parts of the UK, and temperatures predicted to soar as high as 32oC, the TUC is calling on employers to relax office dress codes and cool down their overheating offices and wilting employees.
By allowing staff to loosen their ties and leave their jackets at home, the TUC is hoping most employers will adopt a more relaxed approach to office attire, if only for the hottest days of the summer, and help make work a bit more bearable. Read more…
posted 30/06/2009
If like us you’re concerned about your carbon footprint at work, check out our new practical tips for cutting your environmental impact. If your whole office managed to do a few of these, it could add up to some significant changes.
posted 15/08/2007
As the issue of climate change is highlighted by the Live Earth concerts tomorrow, a survey of workSMART users shows that UK bosses aren’t pulling their weight when it comes to saving the planet. Read more…
posted 07/07/2007
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