Green Industry

Penang Green Industry Program




Install low-flow faucets ad toilets to reduce your water usage to save money & environment

Repair leaks and dripping taps promptly

Opt for a dual flush cistern - half-flush for liquid waste & full flush for solid waste

Do not flush rubbish down the toilet

Report leakage to the appropriate personnel promptly

Encourage carpool, bike or take public transportation when possible, it could reduce carbon footprint.

Switch off the lights when they are not in use

Install LED lights or other energy-saving alternative light bulb solutions

Think Before You Print and make it a habit to print on both sides of paper whenever feasible

Set up paper tray next to the photocopier/ printer to reuse 1 sided printed papers

Reuse paper that has been printed one sided for note-taking, drafts, message-taking or printing etc.

Unplug office equipment or create an "after hour and weekend" control setting to conserve more energy after work hours and over the weekend - see the difference on your electricity bill

Refill or recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones - you could reduce a heap of concentrated toxins into landfill

Use your own mug to reduce disposable plastic water bottles

Switch off your computer when not in use. Remember, screen savers DO NOT save energy

Choose an Energy Saving air conditioner, look for SIRIM Eco Label or any other environment label - it could cut down your electricity bills

Place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas to encourage zero waste

Recycle papers, aluminium cans, glass bottles and even e-waste like your old cell phone or charger

Send to the local recycling centre or engage a licensed recyclable waste collector

Use natural daytime light instead of electrical lighting

Ensure sufficient air exchange through good ventilation & air circulation. It is important that indoor air pollutants can escape from the building.

Keep office temperature between 23°C - 25°C for a green office

Brighten your office atmosphere as well as removing common toxins from indoor environments and adding oxygen to stale air with office plants

Water your plant early morning before the temperatures begin to rise or late afternoon to reduce evaporation & avoid fungal diseases.

Install flow restrictor on tap - it could lower the water flow

Do not leave the tap running, wash dishes in a plugged sink

Choose a Energy Saving refrigerator, look for SIRIM Eco Label or any other environmental label- it could cut down your electricity bills.

Use food container or reusable plates, silverware & glasses to banish Styrofoam waste

Place a food waste bin to segregate between common goods waste & food / kitchen waste

Install low-flow faucets ad toilets to reduce your water usage to save money & environment

Repair leaks and dripping taps promptly

Opt for a dual flush cistern - half-flush for liquid waste & full flush for solid waste

Do not flush rubbish down the toilet

Report leakage to the appropriate personnel promptly

Encourage carpool, bike or take public transportation when possible, it could reduce carbon footprint.

Switch off the lights when they are not in use

Install LED lights or other energy-saving alternative light bulb solutions

Think Before You Print and make it a habit to print on both sides of paper whenever feasible

Set up paper tray next to the photocopier/ printer to reuse 1 sided printed papers

Reuse paper that has been printed one sided for note-taking, drafts, message-taking or printing etc.

Unplug office equipment or create an "after hour and weekend" control setting to conserve more energy after work hours and over the weekend - see the difference on your electricity bill

Refill or recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones - you could reduce a heap of concentrated toxins into landfill

Use your own mug to reduce disposable plastic water bottles

Switch off your computer when not in use. Remember, screen savers DO NOT save energy

Choose an Energy Saving air conditioner, look for SIRIM Eco Label or any other environment label - it could cut down your electricity bills

Place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas to encourage zero waste

Recycle papers, aluminium cans, glass bottles and even e-waste like your old cell phone or charger

Send to the local recycling centre or engage a licensed recyclable waste collector

Use natural daytime light instead of electrical lighting

Ensure sufficient air exchange through good ventilation & air circulation. It is important that indoor air pollutants can escape from the building.

Keep office temperature between 23°C - 25°C for a green office

Brighten your office atmosphere as well as removing common toxins from indoor environments and adding oxygen to stale air with office plants

Water your plant early morning before the temperatures begin to rise or late afternoon to reduce evaporation & avoid fungal diseases.

Install flow restrictor on tap - it could lower the water flow

Do not leave the tap running, wash dishes in a plugged sink

Choose a Energy Saving refrigerator, look for SIRIM Eco Label or any other environmental label- it could cut down your electricity bills.

Use food container or reusable plates, silverware & glasses to banish Styrofoam waste

Place a food waste bin to segregate between common goods waste & food / kitchen waste