Tips

J   Encourage employees to drink from reusable mugs rather than disposable cups.
J   Eliminate unnecessary reports and reduce report sizes.
J   Eliminate unnecessary forms and redesign them to use less paper.
x   Don't use cover sheets on faxes.
J   Make fewer copies. Share copies and don't make more copies than you need.
J   Print or copy on both sides.
J   Proof documents on screen and preview before printing.
J   Set up computers to automatically print two-sided sheets.
J   Use light weight paper.
J   Use a smaller font sizes and smaller margins so letters and memos use less paper.
J   Make scratch pads from used paper.
J   Remove duplicate names and out-of-date entries from mailing lists.
J   Design mailers to avoid the use of envelopes (fold and staple the paper).
J   Use electronic mail and voice mail.
J   Post announcements on bulletin boards or circulate copies.
J   Route memos, documents, reports, and publications.
J   Allow internal documents to be circulated with legible minor hand corrections rather than retyping drafts.
J  Ask vendors to take back packaging. In some cases they may be able to reuse it.
J  Invest in equipment which is high quality, durable and repairable.
J  Plant landscaping that requires low maintenance and generates less waste (grows slowly, doesn't need to be trimmed and uses less water).
J  Encourage your building's landscaper to grasscycle, compost and mulch to reduce green waste.