Reducing Waste

Reducing waste at source is the best way to reduce our impact on the environment.

Use cups or glasses instead of paper or plastic cups
Print or copy on double sided printer paper
Set up all computers to automatically print on double-sided paper
Eliminate unnecessary reports and reduce report size
Eliminate unnecessary forms and redesign forms to use less paper
Share copies and don't make more copies than you need
Preview documents before printing
Use light weight paper
Remove duplicate and out of date entries from mailing lists
Reduce unsolicited post and junk mail
Use email for internal memos
Circulate publications and journals internally so they can be shared (e.g. The Gazette)
Ask suppliers to take back their packaging
Send e-cards internally instead of Christmas cards and consider donating the money you save to charity