Objective:
Determine ways to reduce costs through the ‘Going Green’ slogan.
Determinants:
• Recycling
o Paper recycling bins.
o Aluminum and Plastic recycling bins in break room.
o Limit office to one trash can for non recyclables.
o Confirm suppliers are accredited and recognized by environmental standards.
o Set all printers to double-sided printing as a default.
o Utilize desktop paper saving trays next to printers.
o Refillable ink cartridges.
o Other recyclables:
? Plastic bottles or other vending machine cups
? Plastic magazine wrapping (LDPE)
? Aluminum and steel cans
? Printer and fax cartridges
? Office electrical equipment
? Packaging
? Fluorescent lighting tubes
? Office kitchen or catering waste collection for composting
? Coffee filters
? Napkins
? Utensils
• Water Conservation
o Water saving devices fitted to office toilets and washroom sinks.
o Variable flush handles.
o Flush sensors.
o Low flow taps.
• Energy Usage (www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/)
o Install motion sensors for lights in all rooms, besides major walkways.
o Ask electrical provider about a green (renewable) energy tariff.
o Encourage the powering down of all equipm ...