- Use both sides of paper
When photocopying, set your machine to use both sides of paper and cut your consumption in half. - Reuse unwanted paper
Don’t waste unwanted documents, shred the paper and use it as packing material. - Reuse boxes
Schools are always crying out for resources. Give your old boxes to a local school and let the kids use them for craft time. - Print in draft mode
To conserve even more ink, print in draft mode. It will generally lighten the shade, but you’ll still be able to read your copy clearly. - Buy paper wisely
Create a policy to buy only chlorine-free paper with a high percentage of recycled content. - Consider alternative paper
Think about buying paper made from hemp, bamboo or organic cotton – make sure the paper is FSC certified. - Buy recycled toner and ink
Cartridges contribute metal and plastic to landfills, but buying toner and ink that’s refilled can help alleviate this environmental burden. - Store manuals, policies and other documents online
Don’t print employee manuals, handbooks and office procedure documents – save them and give employees access to these documents online. - Reduce margins
Reduce your margin settings so that your printer uses less paper. - Encourage employees to walk or bike to work
Make walking or biking an easier option by offering showers and private changing areas at your office. Make it fun by having a national “walk or ride to work” day. - Videoconference
Whenever possible, try to videoconference instead of travelling to meetings. - Buy green energy
Many utility companies generate their electricity using wind or other alternative energy sources. Consider purchasing your electricity from one of these companies. - Banish screen savers
Make sure that employees know screen savers won’t save energy. They eat up lighting and processing energy. Instead, set screen savers to “none” or “blank screen.” - Buy local, organic coffee and tea
If you provide coffee or tea to employees, be sure that it’s local and organic to reduce your environmental impact. - Ask staff to come up with ideas for saving energy. It's a great way to get everyone involved.
- Enjoy the fresh air
If driving at under 80km/h, turn off the air conditioning and open a window instead - Look out for leaks
One dripping tap can waste 24,000 litres a year. You can fix it in a few minutes with a cheap washer - Wait until your dishwasher is full
Running your AAA-rated dishwasher with a full load can use less water than washing the same dishes by hand
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