Tags: computer display, Eco label, IT products, Santa Claus, technology for you and the planet
This afternoon I had the opportunity to look into the office of Santa Claus at the NK department store in Stockholm. As you can imagine the office was pretty busy this afternoon, the day before Christmas Eve.
As Santa Claus is famous world wide for being a caring person, I wasn’t surprise to see that his computer display wasn’t just an ordinary display; it was of course a TCO Certified computer display. A display that is designed for the benefit of both the users and the environment.
Why don’t you follow Santa’s example and decide that you next IT-product should also be designed for both the users and the environment!
From all of us to all of you:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Santa Claus' office in Stockholm
Posted by Birgitta Halvarsson
Tags: ergonomics, sustainability, USA
At first glance, the annual North American ErgoExpo is a showcase for the latest in ergonomic office furniture: space age seating, curvy keyboards and mice that are basically an extension of your hand – all designed to help us feel good and be more productive. But this year, a trend topic was incorporating Ergonomics, Health & Safety into the broader concept of Sustainability. Leading edge companies that are already implementing green practices such as energy saving, recycling, and responsible purchasing as well as ergonomics are now asking “What about the bigger picture – combining these elements to create a Sustainable Enterprise?”
While the concept of Sustainability is well entrenched in parts of Europe, North American organizations are now beginning to engage in an effort to build truly sustainable organizations– combining areas of environment, health & safety, energy, social responsibility and financial goals into a single effort that goes beyond green. In the building sector, companies are looking at how the tenants of a building and their comfort, wellbeing and productivity are actually increasing the environmental performance of the building itself, which is why the LEED system for building design now offers credits for ergonomics as part of the overall design.
How is your company moving from Green to Sustainable?
Look for more posts from me on sustainability. In the meantime you can find more about ErgoExpo at www.ergoexpo.com
