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Synergetics Staff

The Synergetics office has made some wonderful changes recently, including:

  • Switching to 75% GreenPower
  • Developing a bicycle sharing scheme and forcing clients to ride too!
  • Two thirds of staff use public transport
  • Staff are reusing washing powder containers and other items around the office
  • Everyone is remembering to switch off unused lights or use desk lamps instead of overhead lights
  • Environmental issues are discussed frequently in the office
  • Male staff are growing facial hair to reduce the need for heating in winter
  • Printing is double sided and/or draft quality
  • The office participated in Earth Hour even though staff were still working at 8pm on Saturday night
  • One staff member even takes cold showers!

 
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Mici T

Mici is one of our Stop the Black Balloons volunteers who has contributed enormously to our online database. In addition she has recently:

  • Started recycling everything as a result of her investigations
  • Offset some of her emissions in relation to her IT use

 
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Abdul Ekram

Recently Abdul has made some great environmentally friendly changes around the office including:

  • Reusing dishwashing powder containers
  • Turning off the hot water in the kitchen
  • Organising people to clean the lights
  • Monitoring flights and purchases
  • Raising awareness about Antarctic ice collapses