ne Planet Lifestyle - WWF-India

“The world is currently struggling with the consequences of over-valuing its financial assets, but a more fundamental crisis looms– an ecological credit crunch caused by under-valuing the environmental assets that are the basis of all life and prosperity.Most of us are propping up our current lifestyles, and our economic growth, by drawing – and increasingly overdrawing – on theecological capital of other parts of the world.”James P. Leape, Director General WWF InternationalSustainable WaterNatural Habitats & WildlifeCulture & HeritageEquity and Fair TradeHealth and Happiness> Is it possible to ensure toiletshave dual-flushes (or at leastwater saving devices that canbe inserted in the cistern?)> Is it possible to havewaterless urinals?> Tap aerators (and flowrestrictedshowers) can leadto noticeable cost savings> How easy is it to capturerainwater and use it forirrigation and in toilets?> Is it possible to integratenatural spaces into theexisting building eg nestboxes, green roofs?> If your work-place has greenspaces, consider using nativespecies of plants, especiallyones that could helpencourage bird life> Fruit trees instead of merelyornamental trees could bepopular – and healthy!> Avoid environmentallydamagingproducts suchas pesticides, peat, toxiccleaning products etc.> Does your office buildingblend in to the surroundingarea, or does it stick out?> How well connected to thelocal community is yourbusiness? Is it possible tosupport what is going in thelocal community and theregion in general?> Could your work-place be aplace where employees andvisitors can learn new thingsabout the history andtraditions of the area?> To what degree is it possibleto use local workers andlocal businesses, for examplewhen sub-contracting?> Can you promote ethicaland fairly traded products inyour canteen?> Try to look out for crediblelabels of sustainable productseg FSC timber, MSC fish etc.> Try to ensure a healthywork environment by avoidingtoxic materials> Survey staff about worksatisfaction levels and ways inwhich to improve productivity> Support families by providingaccess to crèches and holidayplayschemes.The WWF Pocket Guide to a One Planet Lifestyle // www.panda.org/oneplanet35EXITSEARCHPRINTBACKNEXT