5. Ramp up your recycling
· Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. So can your old cell phone, PDA, or pager.
· Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. So can your old cell phone, PDA, or pager.
· Make it a policy to place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas and
provide clear information about what can and can not be recycled.
provide clear information about what can and can not be recycled.
6. Close the loop
· Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials.
7. Watch what (and how) you eat
· Make it a habit to bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office.
· Make it a policy to provide reusable dishes, silverware, and glasses. Switch to Fair Trade and organic coffee and tea, and buy as much organic and local food as possible for parties and other events. Provide filtered drinking water to reduce bottled-water waste.
8.Rethink your travel
· Make it a habit to take the train, bus, or LRT when feasible instead of a rental car when travelling on business. If you have to rent a car, some rental agencies now offer hybrids and other high-mileage vehicles.
· Make it a policy to invest in videoconferencing and other technological solutions
that can reduce the amount of employee travel.
9.Reconsider your commute
· Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible. If you need to drive occasionally, consider joining a car-sharing service like bus and train instead of owning your own wheels.
· Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible. If you need to drive occasionally, consider joining a car-sharing service like bus and train instead of owning your own wheels.
· Make it a policy to encourage telecommuting and make it easy for employees to take alternative modes of transportation by subsidizing commuter checks, offering bike parking, or organizing a carpool board.
10. Create a healthy office environment
· Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.
10. Create a healthy office environment
· Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.
· Make it a policy to buy furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't off-gas toxic chemicals
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