1 – turn off lights etc that aren't being used

2 – reuse inkjet and laser printer cartridges

3 – use recycled paper internally

4 – use the right printer and paper for the job

5 – reuse paper in the office – such as documents that didn't print as you'd hoped

6 – use rewritable DVDs and CDs where possible

7 – even better than rewritable discs, used memory sticks

8 – use the right size envelopes

9 – use technology to save paper where and when possible

10 – buy your office furniture, catering supplies, office machines and stationery from the same supplier to save on delivery costs, and to reduce your carbon footprint.

All can be found at http://www.BestBuyOfficeSupplies.com

1. Use a mug for coffee and a tumbler for water.
2. At meetings, present on PowerPoint instead of passing out printed packets.
3. Print on both sides of the paper.
4. Instead of throwing out one-sided, non-confidential printed documents, use them as scratch paper.
5. Use silverware instead of plastic utensils.
6. Recycle empty, clean yogurt cups and use them for paper clips, staples, pens, etc.
7. Don’t use screensavers.
8. Turn off bathroom lights when not in use.
9. We have a mini-library where employees bring in magazines they’ve finished reading at home and we all share them during our lunch break. Old magazines are then recycled.
10. We also recycle empty, clean Lean Cuisine type food trays for our maintenance guy to use when he does paint touch-ups.

Hope this helps!

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