How to Create a More Sustainable Office

Creating a more sustainable office isn’t just a tick-box exercise, it’s a powerful way to demonstrate your organisation’s values, reduce operational waste, and engage employees with more conscious habits. From eco-friendly drink stations to innovative technology like the Aquablu REFILL+, there are simple yet effective ways to make a positive impact on both the environment and your workplace culture.

In this blog, we’ll share practical tips and tricks to help you reduce waste and make smarter choices in your workspace.

Choosing More Environmentally Friendly Consumables

Your office drink station is a great place to switch to more eco-friendly consumables that align with ethical sourcing, low carbon footprints, and sustainable farming practices. From certified coffee blends to organic tea and locally sourced plant-based milks, we’re here to guide you through the best choices for your setup.

Here are just a few examples:

Café Bonté Triple Certified Coffee Beans: This 100% Arabica blend is Organic, Carbon Neutral, and Rainforest Alliance certified. Sourced responsibly and roasted to perfection, it’s the ideal choice for businesses looking to serve great-tasting coffee with a conscience.

Clipper Tea: We stock a full range of Clipper teas, made with organic, Fairtrade ingredients, and plastic-free tea bags. Natural, fair, and delicious, it’s a sustainable option your team will love.

MOMA Oat Barista Professional: Plant-based milks have a smaller environmental footprint than dairy, and MOMA goes one step further. Made from British oats harvested, milled, and packed within 100 miles, it supports local farming and reduces transport emissions.

Want to know if oat milk is the right sustainable switch for your office? We’ve explored the pros and cons in more detail.

The Aquablu REFILL +

A Smart, Sustainable Hydration Solution

When it comes to reducing single-use plastics in the office, the Aquablu REFILL+ leads the way. This next-generation hydration station is more than a water dispenser, it’s a complete smart solution for eco-conscious workplaces.

• It offers a wide range of flavour combinations, including still, sparkling, and flavoured water, eliminating the need for separate dispensers or plastic bottled drinks.
• With a generous 315mm dispensing height, it’s perfect for reusable bottles and flasks.
• Employees stay hydrated with healthier drink alternatives, while your office significantly cuts down on plastic waste.

Whether you’re a small team or a national organisation, integrating this system into your office drinks station shows a serious commitment to sustainability without compromising on taste, convenience, or performance.

Efficient Machine Maintenance = Lower Environmental Impact

Maintaining your office machines doesn’t just keep things running smoothly, it can significantly reduce energy consumption and waste.

When water dispensers, bean to cup machines, and other equipment are cleaned and serviced regularly, they operate at peak efficiency, using less electricity and fewer consumables. For example, a well-maintained machine heats water faster, filters better, and avoids breakdowns that could lead to early replacement.

At Liquidline, we offer nationwide servicing and proactive maintenance plans with rapid 8-hour response times. This not only improves the lifespan of your equipment but ensures your sustainability efforts stay on track.

Reusing Coffee Grounds

Coffee is the fuel of many offices, but what happens to all those used grounds? Rather than sending them to landfills, businesses can find creative and sustainable ways to reuse coffee waste.

• Used grounds can be collected and offered to employees for at-home composting or garden fertiliser.
• They also make excellent natural deodorisers in office kitchens or fridge spaces.
• For companies with outdoor space, coffee grounds can enrich soil for landscaping or urban gardening projects.

By reducing waste and creating purpose from a common by-product, you’re turning your coffee machine into a zero-waste opportunity and showing your team how small changes can have a bigger environmental impact.

Small Changes Make a Big Impact

From reusing coffee grounds to installing a smart hydration station like the Aquablu REFILL+, creating a more sustainable office is about making everyday choices that collectively make a big difference. Choosing ethically sourced coffee, switching to plastic-free teas, or embracing plant-based alternatives like oat milk are all impactful, manageable steps.

At Liquidline, we’re proud to offer a wide range of environmentally friendly equipment, products, and services, all backed by nationwide support and expert technical advice.

Ready to upgrade your office with smarter, greener drink solutions? Contact us today for tailored recommendations or to learn more about any of the products featured.