suis
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« on: February 12, 2009, 10:10:15 am » |
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I am having an argument with a co worker. Brining in a coffee up instead of using the paper products in the break room, using a cup for filter water not bottle, add these to other small easy things to do. These are small things and I say they DO make a difference. My friend is set on. one person doesn't make a difference in the grand scale of things. Who agrees with me and who agrees with her?
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2009, 10:21:51 am » |
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Well if one person wants to drink out of a paper cup and the other wants to drink out of a mug I don't think there is anything you can do.
If like most companies you recycle paper, toner cartridges etc then I think that is the most you as an individual can assist with.
What others choose to do in the workplace is entirely up to them.
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laurafmcdermott
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2009, 01:49:26 pm » |
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If we were all to do our part, the world would turn around. I hate that mindset, that just one person can't make a difference....it's the one, and the next one, and the next one. You never know who you influence with your behavior. I agree with you, and maybe by continuing to do what you know is right, your friend will come around, and pass it on.
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happyclappy
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 02:12:36 pm » |
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Arguing solves nothing, particularly if your colleague is dead set on her way.
"Greening the office" is a much bigger issue and needs to be tackled strategically from the centre/top of an organisation.
For example, the way to solve the paper cup situation is not to have any paper cups available, but to have a supply of tumblers (preferably recycled glass to keep in with the green ethic) which may be used and then washed in your low-energy dishwasher with eco-dishwashing tablets. Then your colleague will have to fit in, stop arguing and either drink from tumblers or die of thirst.
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gee4
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 02:28:16 pm » |
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Happy, in a building with 300 people, believe me, it's more hygienic to bring in and wash your own mug. I certainly wouldn't be using a communal mug!
Having said that the vending machines dispense paper cups but you can insert your own mug if you choose to do so.
For info, we have no dishwasher in this building of my current company but we did in my previous company. Really depends on the set up and how each office works. Here, you wash your own dishes and I prefer that. In my previous company staff got lazy and left their dirty dishes in the sink - disgusting and only breeds germs. You wouldn't live like that at home, so don't do it in work!
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happyclappy
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2009, 02:36:13 pm » |
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Well, Gee, I know that whenever I post anything, you will be along soon to add your two cents.
I wasn't writing about "a communal mug". In my organisation we have beverage machines (like the vending ones, but no money required) and trays of cups and saucers - rather refined porcelain affairs - tumblers etc to help ourselves. They're washed in the dishwasher by our housekeeper every day, along with any personal cups that people may have.
OK moderators - I've had quite enough of this nonsense. I'm off!
Goodbye everybody!
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gee4
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2009, 02:38:12 pm » |
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Lucky you Happy, not everyone has cleaners to clean up after them.
As I said each company is different.
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Cathy S
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 04:47:18 pm » |
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Regardless of whether we are talking green offices or any other area of human existence, as Laura says, yes one person makes a difference - it might take time but we each influence others (and it is not always obvious that we are doing so) and so the changes grow even if very slowly.
Every single individual is capable of making change on a global scale - we just don't know which action is going to start the chain reaction so keep on trying all of them!
Cathy
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msmarieh
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 05:03:53 pm » |
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All right ladies, this is my first yellow flag warning as a moderator. Remember to be respectful in your disagreements and DO NOT post personal attacks!!! We want to keep our little community friendly.
Thank you!
Marie
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Jackie G
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 05:18:31 pm » |
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And . . . as this is a second yellow card issued in almost as many days, please just think twice, and read twice before you hit 'submit post'.
Jackie, Peer Moderator
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