Save Energy
- Switch to a green energy provider – www.uswitch.com is a good starting point
- Use heating and air con only when you need it
- Turn down the thermostat by 1 degree, and turn machines off when not in use
- Switch to energy saving light bulbs
Minimise Waste
- Re-use things wherever you can, mend broken machines before replacing them and give old
furniture and machines to charities or schools
- Use both sides of a piece of paper
Buy Responsibly
- Choose recycled options wherever possible
- Choose electrical products that have TCO status
- Choose multifunctional machines for faxing, printing, scanning and copying
- Choose natural cleaning products
Recycle Where Possible
- Set up recycling bins for paper, aluminium cans, plastic bottles, cartridges and cardboard
- Contact your local authority and refuse company to check out the recycling provisions in your residential area
- Ask us about our cartridge recycling scheme
Spread the word
- Encourage people to take part in your environmental programme
- If your company doesn’t have an environmental policy, encourage them to produce one
- Tell your suppliers and customers to do the same
- Be proud – add a simple message to your emails to highlight your achievements
- Apply the same principles at home, and remind your colleagues to do the same
Reduce Pollution
- Ask us to deliver your office products in one delivery rather than multiple visits
