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Unit: Working sustainably

MSAENV272B: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Section 3: Improving efficiency

Using less power


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Reducing the amount of electricity you use at work will not only save your company money, it will also make a difference to the greenhouse gas emissions produced by power generators.

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Lighting

The simplest ways to reduce artificial lighting costs are to:

  • use natural light as much as possible

  • turn off the lights that aren't needed.
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Equipment

With equipment, you'll save power by:

  • turning off the machine when you're not using it

  • cleaning and maintaining equipment regularly

  • replacing inefficient parts or machines

  • checking air hoses and compressors for leaks.
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