REDUCE

Paper:

• Organize and maintain files electronically to minimize paper printouts and waste
• Use 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper- Boise Aspen 100 Multi-Use Paper 8-1/2" x 11" Model No. 054922
• Select print preview before printing emails and web pages to see whether to print the final page
• Print double sided, reduce font size, and decrease margins to fit on less pages

Energy:

• Turn off all lights and power strips at the end of each day
• Use motion detectors for overhead lights
• Use natural light and shades to regulate light and temperature
• Purchase EnergyStar appliances and machines
• Encourage guest speakers to take the Flyaway bus and public transportation
• Staff commute to campus by bike, bus, carpool or vanpool
• Lobbied to get a shade tree planted outside our office

Products:

• Use compostable utensils, plates, and cups (worldcentric.org)
• Use 100% recycled napkins and paper towels
• Use large Arrowhead 2.5 gallon jugs instead of individual bottles at events
• Donate old furniture to non-profit group, LA Shares
• Use non-toxic, environmentally safe cleaner.  HERE are some products offered through Bruinbuy
• Consolidate orders to reduce delivery trips and packaging
• Order Forest Stewardship Coucil certified office furniture
• Buy products that contain post-consumer recycled material.  HERE are some products offered through Bruinbuy.

REUSE

Paper:

• Use scrap paper for rough drafts or working copies of documents
• Use scrap paper for note taking
• Use mugs or glasses for beverages instead of disposable cups

RECYCLE

• White paper
• Mixed paper and cardboard
• Plastic, glass, aluminum
• Electronics, CDs and hazardous materials. Click here for on-campus electronics recycling info and other ways to green your electronics.

Published: Monday, May 05, 2008

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