Store documents electronically instead of using a filing cabinet, write emails versus sending paper letters and review documents as a PDF versus printing. Make use of a company intranet to cut down on printed materials. Post or distribute an e-newsletter (instead of mailing out a printed company newsletter), host an online bulletin board, and […]
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Reduce the Paper Trail
Request that employees stop receiving unnecessary industry newsletters, magazines and junk mailings. Instead, sign up for e-mailings on industry-related topics and information, or check if various publications have an e-newsletter as an alternative to receiving a print version. Post employee manuals and policies online versus printing out paper copies of these documents. This makes […]
Buy Recycled
Purchase office furniture and supplies made from recycled materials. Visit www.conservatree.org or www.thegreenoffice.com for more information on how to purchase these products. Look for office products that do not contain harmful materials. These items are certified by The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Rainforest Alliance and are made from wood from sustainable harvested […]
Let Employees Work Remotely
Offer a telecommuting option to employees and allow them to work from home when possible. Or, allow employees to work four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. This will cut commuting down by 20 percent, plus can lower your energy bills.
Maintaining a healthy work environment
• Use nontoxic cleaning materials, biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels. • Buy cleaning materials in bulk and recycle their containers. • Suggest that employees bring a plant into work for their desks to absorb indoor pollution. • Purchase furniture, carpeting and paints that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).