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1. SAVE ENERGY
- Make sure all computers and other office equipment are turned off when they are not being used and that lights are turned off when natural light is sufficient.
- Use energy efficient light bulbs where possible.
- Make sure energy saving features on PCs, printers and photocopiers are enabled.
- Don’t fill the kettle to make a single cup of coffee.
- Practise five days work instead of five and a half days work.
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2. DIGITALIZE
- The greenest paper is no paper at all, so keep things digital and dematerialized whenever possible.
- Keep files on computers instead of in file cabinets (this also makes it easier to make offsite backup copies or take them with you when you move to a new office).
- Review documents onscreen rather than printing them out.
- Send emails instead of paper letters.
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3. USE GREEN MATERIALS
- Use recycled paper and envelopes that have been processed.
- Pens and pencils can also be made of recycled materials, and refillable pens and markers are preferable to disposable ones.
- Use biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the washroom and pantry.
- Buy in bulk so that shipping and packaging waste are reduced, and reuse the shipping boxes.
- Recycling printer cartridges is often free, and recycled replacements are cheaper than new ones.
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4. LUNCH TIME
- Bringing lunch to work in reusable containers is likely the greenest (and healthiest) way to eat at work.
- Also, bring in a reusable plate, utensils, and napkins.
- Carpooling with colleagues when go out for lunch.
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5. RETURN TO SENDER
- Ask suppliers to take unwanted packaging back for reuse.
- Ask packaging supplier about a returnable credit system.
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6. SHARE STATIONERY
- Encourage staff to share and circulate copies of reports rather than issuing separate copies.
- Share staplers, hole punches etc. rather than owning one each!
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7. MEASURE HOW MUCH YOU USE & HOW MUCH YOU WASTE!
- Keep track of the number of copies we make. Use the counter on machine to work out just how much paper is being used. Prepare to be surprised!
- Calculate the weight and volume of paper used in office each year and let staff know how much they use.
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8. CARPOOLING
- Encourage employee to carpool. This will save them money in petrol and lessen Carbon Dioxide in the air.
- Carpooling reduce the quantity of car in office and save a lot of parking lot.
- Try not to drive as much. If we are out on the road a few errands, try to get everything done while we are already out and about.
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