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Illustration of Digitalización de documentos y menos impresión
Digitization of documents and less printingWasteOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt replaces printed copies by circulation and digital archive where signature, preservation and access allow.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización de papel impreso por una cara
Reuse of printed paper on one sideWasteOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedReserve the paper used on one side for notes, drafts and internal use before sending it to recycling.See strategy
Illustration of Gestión de energía en equipos informáticos
Power management in computer equipmentEnergy and storageOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedTurns on suspension, scheduled shutdown and saving settings on computers, screens and printers instead of leaving them unused.See strategy
Illustration of Rechazo de publicidad no deseada
Rejection of unwanted advertisingWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedBlock unsolicited advertising mail in the mailbox and printed subscriptions that are not read.See strategy
Illustration of Política de compra con criterios ambientales
Purchase policy with environmental criteriaMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt sets out in writing what environmental criteria are required when buying, who applies them and how they are checked, rather than deciding on a case-by-case basis.See strategy
Illustration of Criterios de durabilidad y reparabilidad en la compra
Criteria of durability and repairability in the purchaseMaterials and circularityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedValue expected service life, spare parts availability, warranty and ease of repair when comparing offers, and not just the initial price.See strategy
Illustration of Requisitos ambientales a proveedores y contratas
Environmental requirements for suppliers and contractorsMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedTransferred verifiable environmental conditions to those who supply or perform jobs, and verify their performance during the contract.See strategy
Illustration of Devolución y recogida por el proveedor
Return and collection by the supplierMaterials and circularityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt contracts the return supply of the product, equipment or packaging at the end of its life, rather than keeping the waste management.See strategy
Illustration of Compra de proximidad de bienes y servicios
Proximity purchase of goods and servicesMaterials and circularityTradesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt prefers suppliers and services close to the current supply when they provide equivalent quality, reducing transport and sustaining the local economy.See strategy
Illustration of Política ambiental con responsable designado
Environmental Policy with Designated ResponsibleMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDeclares the environmental commitment in writing and assigns to a specific person the authority and time to carry it out.See strategy
Illustration of Diagnóstico ambiental inicial y línea base
Initial environmental diagnosis and baselineMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedDetermines where it is part of consumption, waste and emissions before setting targets, so that improvements can be attributed afterwards.See strategy
Illustration of Objetivos ambientales medibles y revisados
Measured and revised environmental objectivesMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt sets specific time-bound and accountable targets, and periodically reviews them to correct the course rather than repeat them each year.See strategy
Illustration of Revisión de facturas de suministros
Revision of supply invoicesMeasurement and managementTradesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedRegularly compare electricity, water, gas and waste bills to detect deviations, leaks, inappropriate rates and poorly contracted power.See strategy
Illustration of Formación y sensibilización del personal
Training and sensitization of staffWelfare, society and cultureCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt explains to each position what it can decide, why it matters and how to do so, incorporating it into the reception and repeating it with rotation.See strategy
Illustration of Comunicación ambiental a clientes y usuarios
Environmental communication to customers and usersWelfare, society and cultureTradesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt explains at the point of use what is done and what is asked of those who visit, buy or stay, with concrete and verifiable indications.See strategy
Illustration of Desplazamiento al trabajo a pie o en bicicleta
Movement to work on foot or by bicycleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedCover the usual journey by walking or pedaling when distance, route and safety allow.See strategy
Illustration of Coche compartido entre personas
Car shared between peopleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedGroup in the same vehicle trips with origin and destination near, sharing places and costs.See strategy
Illustration of Trayectos cortos sin vehículo
Short journeys without vehicleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedSolve short distance trips without a car, where cold start and parking weigh more than the journey itself.See strategy
Illustration of Escaleras en lugar de ascensor
Stairs instead of elevatorEnergy and storageOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedUse the ladder on a few storeys, reducing consumption and wear of the device.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción de viajes de larga distancia
Reduction of long-distance travelMobilityCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt replaces long journeys by nearby alternatives, remote meetings or group trips when purpose permits.See strategy
Illustration of Conducción eficiente
Efficient drivingMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDrive with long gears, progressive acceleration and traffic forecasting to reduce consumption, emissions and wear.See strategy
Illustration of Mantenimiento del vehículo y presión de neumáticos
Vehicle maintenance and tyre pressureMobilityDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCheck pressure, filters, oil and general condition with the indicated periodicity, because an unattended vehicle consumes and emits more.See strategy
Illustration of Eliminación de consumos fantasma
Elimination of ghost consumptionEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCuts off the power of devices that consume apparently off, by means of switches or direct disconnection.See strategy
Illustration of Temperatura de consigna adecuada
Suitable delivery temperatureThermal systems and ventilationOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAdjust the heating and cooling storage unit to the belt sufficient for use, rather than setting extreme values.See strategy
Illustration of Programación horaria de la climatización
Time-table programming of air conditioningThermal systems and ventilationOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt coincides the operation of the air conditioning with the hours of actual occupation rather than maintaining it continuously.See strategy
Illustration of Manejo de persianas y protecciones solares
Handling of blinds and sun protectionsPassive and Enveloping DesignHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedOpen and close blinds, curtains and awnings according to season and time to catch or reject sun without consuming energy.See strategy
Illustration of Cierre del gas cuando no se usa
Gas closure when not in useEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicContext-dependentClose the key and turn off the pilot of old boilers at night or prolonged absences, reducing consumption and risk.See strategy
Illustration of Limpieza de luminarias y ventanas
Cleaning of luminaires and windowsLightingOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt maintains clean lamps, screens and glazings, because dirt reduces usable light and forces it to turn on more.See strategy
Illustration of Mantenimiento del frigorífico
Maintenance of the refrigeratorEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedClean the capacitor, check the joints, leave rear ventilation and avoid accumulating frost, because each of those things increases consumption.See strategy
Illustration of Ducha breve en lugar de baño
Brief shower instead of bathWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedReplace the bathroom with a short shower, which consumes much less water and less energy to heat it.See strategy
Illustration of Cierre del grifo en tareas de higiene
Faucet closure in hygiene tasksWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt keeps the tap shut while soaping, shaving or brushing your teeth, and opens it just to lighten up.See strategy
Illustration of Lavado de vajilla sin grifo abierto
Washing dishes without open tapWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedFill the sink breast to soap and rinse instead of washing under continuous jet.See strategy
Illustration of Descongelación sin agua corriente
Freezing without running waterWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedPlan the defrosting in the refrigerator instead of using hot water or microwave.See strategy
Illustration of Residuos peligrosos del hogar a punto limpio
Hazardous household waste at a clean pointWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedSeparate paints, solvents, aerosols and household chemicals and deliver them at the collection point, not in the garbage or drain.See strategy
Illustration of Recogida de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos
Collection of electrical and electronic equipmentWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDelivery of out-of-use equipment in the collection channels RAEEor at the point of sale when buying the substitute.See strategy
Illustration of Pilas y baterías al punto de recogida
Batteries and batteries at collection pointWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedPlace depleted batteries and batteries in specific containers, because they contain metals that should not reach the common garbage.See strategy
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