Devon does it at work
September 25th, 2008
posted by Cptn
Devon County Council is determined to make the region England’s greenest county, and they are taking the lead to promote a greener working environment, with a new website and prizes for those who cut down on their car travel.
The council is so committed to reducing its carbon footprint it’s launched Doing it for Devon@Work to remind people of stuff they probably already know, like turning off lights and computers and such like, reducing reliance on the car for work and thinking about new flexible working patterns.
There’s a figure flying about that the council could cut 250 tonnes of Co2 emissions if it achieved its Travel Plan targets (about half of the organisation’s carbon footprint is produced by car). And it could save what amounts to 245 trees every month with more paper and card recycling.
They are even looking at a voluntary second car free day.
And as a reward, those who park on site for less than four days a week will be entered into a weekly draw for prizes like vouchers towards walking and cycling equipments and public transport discounts.
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