TIPS ON MAKING YOUR OFFICE GREEN

Green is everywhere. We often focus on making ‘green’ improvements to our home and lifestyle as we become more conscientious about the environment. But, what about our work place?

Here are some easy-to-follow tips to making your office and business more environmentally friendly. They may be small, but they can have a big effect on our planet.

Participate in Staples Advantage’s Fifty Green program
The Fifty Green program allows your company to minimize their impact on the environment by reducing the number of small orders (under $50) made.

Investigate ISO 14001 Registration
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized Environment Management System certification that indicates your company operates with the environment in mind.

Create a ‘Green’ Committee
Organize activities the whole company can participate in, such as having a 20-minute clean up once a quarter or designating a Litterless Lunch Day.

Use environmentally friendly serving products
Offer wood stir sticks in the break room and use 100% compostable products when hosting a meeting where food will be served.

Try EcoEasy(SM) products available at Staples Advantage.

Replace your paper cups with mugs
Stop using paper coffee cups and bring in your own mug from home and encourage others to do the same. If you buy your coffee, often shops will give you a discount for bringing in your own mug or bottle.

Organize a carpool
Encourage your colleagues who live in the same area to drive into work together. You can even get your company to designate specific spots close to your entry door for carpoolers.

Introduce a recycling program
Place recycling boxes by the printers and photocopiers. Set up special boxes for batteries and ink cartridges for special disposal.

Staples Advantage can help you with what you need to get started!

Separate your garbage
Designate special garbage bins for recycling and composting.

Staples Advantage can help!

Turn the lights out
When your stepping out of your office for a period of time (going to a meeting or leaving for the day) remember to turn your light out!

Minimize paper use
Only print when you need to and when you do, make sure it’s double-sided.

Bring in a plant
Greenery in your office not only looks nice but acts as a natural air filter. They’re also known to reduce stress!

Remind others to be green
Set your email footer as a reminder for others to not print unless absolutely necessary.