What is an environmentally friendly working life?

Environmentally friendly working life is a working environment that aims to reduce environmental harm and promote sustainable development. This can mean, for example, energy-efficient operating methods, promoting recycling, using environmentally friendly materials and reducing work trips. An environmentally friendly working life can also include, for example, ecological purchases and environmental certificates. The goal is to minimize environmental impacts and promote sustainable development both in the workplace and outside of it.

Examples of environmentally friendly operating methods in working life:

  • Energy-efficient lighting and heating systems
  • Promotion of recycling and waste sorting
  • Use of environmentally friendly materials
  • Enabling remote work and reducing work trips
  • Making ecological purchases

Sources: Ympäristö.fi, Environmental technology