Checklist for Greening Your Office

--   Do you use LED /Compact fluorescent light bulbs?

--  Do you recycle all of your paper?

--  Do you print and copy on both sides of paper?

--  Do you use 100% Recycled Paper?

--  Do you use recycled toner cartridges?

--  Do the office cleaners use non-toxic products?

--  Do you re-use shipping boxes?

--  Are there plenty of indoor green plants in every room?

--  Would you consider purchasing organic, fair-trade coffee?

--  Do you encourage carpooling?

--  Do you still use paper/Styrofoam cups?

--  How do you dispose of printer cartridges and batteries?

--  How do you dispose of all computers and telephones?

--  Do you recycle?

--  Do you turn off all electrical appliances when not in use, including computers, printers, and copiers?

--  Do you still provide plastic water bottles to employees?

--  Would you consider putting in a water filtration system?

--  Do you video conference in order to save travel?

--  Do you have occupancy sensors in the restrooms/conference rooms/etc.?

--  Do you have a programmable thermostat?

--  Is it programmed?

--  Do you regularly clean your HVAC filters?

--  Do you buy Energy Star office equipment?

--  Do you have low-flow/dual flush toilets?

--  Would you consider water sensor faucets? solar power?

 

Bob Hart

greeninstructor@gmail.com