Green Office Checklist

Paper

• Printer can print two-sided documents and accept paper with print on one side.
• Photocopies use both sides of a sheet of paper.
• Memos are e-mailed, posted or circulated rather than a copy produced for each person.
• Post-it fax notes or a reusable sheet are used for fax cover notes.
• There is a newspaper and magazine exchange programme in the office.
• Presentation software or dry erase boards are used for presentations rather than flip charts and handouts.
• Undated, erasable wall calendars are used.

Energy & Water

• Taps are shut off and leaks reported promptly.
• Energy and water audits are conducted regularly.
• Lights are turned off at the end of the business day.
• Office equipment turned off when not in use.

Recycle and Compost

• Recyclable materials are recycled.
• A compost programme has been put in place.

Reuse

• Mechanical pencils, refillable pens, refillable tape dispensers and reusable coffee filters are utilized.
• Lunch is brought in reusable containers.
• Packaging supplies are reused where possible and are out of recyclable materials.
• Reusable mugs, plates and cutlery are used in the lunchroom.
• Paper is shredded and used for animal bedding or packaging material.
• A plain paper fax is used.
• Attempts are made to repair broken items before they are discarded.

Attitudes and Practice

• Set-up a Re-Use area in the workplace.
• When you no longer have use for an item place it in the Re-Use area or pass it onto a co-worker instead of discarding it.
• Be a leader. Support Green Initiatives.
• Read environmental tips on notice boards.
• Share environmental tips with co-workers.

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