Tips and Tricks

Quick Energy Saving Tips in your office:
  • Unplug Appliances: unplug or turnoff appliances such as: Printers and chargers overnight and when not in use.

  • Turn off lights when not in use, especially in meeting rooms and at the end of the day.

  • Reduce computer power: Shut down your computer at night or when not in use.

  • Switch to energy-saving LED light.

  • Keep windows and doors closed while air conditioning is running to maintain efficiency.


Quick Paper reduction Tips in your office:
  • Implement Digital Documentation: Digital approvals, memos, and create shared digital forms (Google Forms, internal portals) instead of printing templates.

  • Encourage mobile banking with onboarding assistance in branches.

  • Use projectors and dashboards in meetings instead of printed reports.

  • Set all printers to double-sided printing by default.

  • Ensure paper-saving awareness reaches all employees.

  • Reuse single-sided paper for drafts or notes.

  • Switching from the font ‘Arial’ to ‘Century Gothic’ saves 30% ink on printing.


Quick Waste reduction Tips in your office:
  • Encourage use of personal mugs instead of disposable cups.

  • Avoid single-use plastics (cups, straws, cutlery).

  • Use filtered water stations instead of bottled water to reduce plastic waste.

  • Always dispose of waste in the correct bin, use labeled bins for (paper, plastic, and other materials).


Quick Water reduction Tips in your office:
  • Use motion-sensor taps to avoid water left running unnecessarily.

  • Place "Save Water" signs near taps and water coolers.


Quick Green Environment Tips in your office:
  • Add indoor plants to improve air quality and employee's morale.

  • Create a green rooftop or small garden if space allows.

  • Prioritize eco-friendly cleaning products and reduce chemical exposure.

Facts

  • There Were More Investments in Solar Power Than Oil (2023): More than $1 billion per day was invested in solar power in 2023, exceeding the total spending for new upstream oil projects.

  • Transporting goods by a rigid road truck is over 70 times more carbon intensive than bulk shipping.

  • A plastic bag is used for an average of 12 minutes but will remain in the environment for 1,000 years before it decomposes.


  • Innovative Recycling Community: In Cairo's Mansheyat Nasir, known as "Garbage City," the Zabbaleen community has developed an efficient recycling system, transforming waste into products like jewelry and rugs, and recycling 80% of the waste they collect.


  • Growth in Green Jobs: The green sector saw an annual job growth of 8% globally, with a 12.3% increase in the share of green talent in 2023, indicating a rising demand for sustainability professionals.


  • LED bulbs use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.

  • Egypt’s Gulf of Suez has one of the highest wind speeds globally, making it a prime location for wind energy projects.

  • Cairo's metro system is one of the most efficient public transport systems in the region, reducing traffic congestion and emissions.

  • Cities with ample green spaces can reduce urban temperatures by up to 5 degrees Celsius during heatwaves.


  • Advancement in Sustainable Development Rankings: Egypt improved its position by moving up six spots to rank 81 out of 166 countries in the 2023 Sustainable Development Report.