Start a green group at your work

Some workplaces are lucky enough to have a dedicated sustainability officer or staff member to help reduce the impact of their organisation or business on the environment. Other workplaces have set up sustainability committees or green groups to tackle the issues together.

Often all it takes is a few dedicated staff to start the process and get others inspired.

There is loads of information out there not only about how to go about setting up a group but also on how to measure and reduce your energy use, water consumption and waste.

Check out the following links:

Green Office Guide
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/library/pubs/greenofficeguide.pdf

Grow me the money website: A free program for Victorian businesses to help them reduce their impact on the environment and save money.
http://www.growmethemoney.com.au/Home

Sustainability Victoria: Sustainability in the office Go to Take Action section:
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

Australian Government programs and resources:
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/

EPA Victoria: Guide to achieving resource efficiency
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/bus/resource_efficiency/default.asp

Eco Buy
http://www.ecobuy.org.au/director/links.cfm