OperationsOperations
Environmentally ConsciousOperationsEnvironmentally ConsciousOperations
Reducing heating costsReducing heating costs
Office waste reductionOffice waste reduction
Choosing and maintaining environmentallyfriendly business premisesChoosing and maintaining environmentallyfriendly business premises
Energy saving lightingEnergy saving lighting
Aggressive recycling practicesAggressive recycling practices
Implement a waste management teamImplement a waste management team
Energy saving practicesEnergy saving practices
Insulate attics and floorsInsulate attics and floors
Caulk windows and doors to prevent heat fromleakingCaulk windows and doors to prevent heat fromleaking
Install compact fluorescent and T-8 bulbsInstall compact fluorescent and T-8 bulbs
Install occupancy sensors or programmablethermostatsInstall occupancy sensors or programmablethermostats
Turn off appliances and equipment when not in useTurn off appliances and equipment when not in use
Reduce travel by holding online meetings andconference callsReduce travel by holding online meetings andconference calls
Keep equipment and vehicles well maintainedKeep equipment and vehicles well maintained
Waste management in the officeWaste management in the office
Use double sided copies whenever possibleUse double sided copies whenever possible
Use e-mail and online applicationsUse e-mail and online applications
Fax directly from a computerFax directly from a computer
Reduce margins and line spacings on draft documentsReduce margins and line spacings on draft documents
Display paper conservation hints near copiers andcomputersDisplay paper conservation hints near copiers andcomputers
Display notices in a central location rather thansending a memo to each worker– use a white board toleave short messages for staffDisplay notices in a central location rather thansending a memo to each worker– use a white board toleave short messages for staff
Environmentally friendly workenvironmentsEnvironmentally friendly workenvironments
Use a good ventilation systemUse a good ventilation system
Keep temperatures even and prevent draftsaround windows and doorsKeep temperatures even and prevent draftsaround windows and doors
Make sure lighting is appropriate - Reduceunnecessary lightingMake sure lighting is appropriate - Reduceunnecessary lighting
Keep copiers and other equipment clean and ingood working orderKeep copiers and other equipment clean and ingood working order
Environmentally friendly workenvironmentsEnvironmentally friendly workenvironments
Avoid the use of harsh chemical basedcleanersAvoid the use of harsh chemical basedcleaners
Ensure adequate air space around equipment Ensure adequate air space around equipment
Keep offices and other work spaces free offumes or dust from production areas Keep offices and other work spaces free offumes or dust from production areas
Properly dispose of expired products andchemical containers including ink and tonercartridgesProperly dispose of expired products andchemical containers including ink and tonercartridges