At Work

Save money, time and the environment with these reduce, reuse, recycle tips and make your office green. Help your company boost business returns by cutting carbon emissions, saving energy and using low carbon technologies.

• Print on both sides of the paper.
• Where possible e-mail rather than print.
• Use the back of old documents for notepads.
• Use envelope 'reuse' labels rather than buying new envelopes.

• Ensure any waste paper created is sent to be recycled. You will be amazed at how much paper waste is produced in the office and it is a shame to simply throw it away.
• Look into office recycling bins. Follow these four easy steps and start recycling at work.

• Refill your printer ink catridges and repair broken electrical equipment rather than buying new ones.
• Purchase recycled paper to print, fax and write on.
• Try to adopt an environmental purchasing policy.
• Have plastic cups from vending machines collected for recycling. Save-a-Cup provides an almost nationwide service.

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