Green Business
...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 equipment upon leaving the office; this should include printers, lights in cubicles. This may be easier if everything is on separate power protectors for one button shut off.
o Assign an employee, or create a rotating schedule of multiple employees, to assure that power is off during after hours. Choose people that leave later in the day (last person out).
o Create a checklist for that employee.
o Use energy efficient light bulbs.
o Install shades, or tint windows. Know the direction of the sun, and when the office is the warmest/coldest.
• Company Awareness
o Send mass email (Dallas-Wellington/Southwest) encouraging and explaining the new ‘Going Green’ initiative.
o Encourage car pooling initiatives; by project, client site, even internal to the Wellington; Green Transport Plan....
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