Practice Quiz 34 | B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Inter-office Memo

We would like you all to pay attention to the following things we can do to reduce our waste in pursuit of an environmentally-conscious workplace.

1. Packaging

■ Eliminate unnecessary packaging, extra boxes or layers and use lightweight packaging.

2. Copying/ Printing

■ Print or copy on both sides.

■ Edit documents on screen and review before printing.

■ When creating documents, reduce them in size and then put them together to make a master copy.

■ Make only the necessary number of copies from the master copy.

■ Eliminate unnecessary copies, notes, and memos by posting office announcements in central locations.

■ Use outdated letterheads for in-house memos.

■ Use narrow-lined notepads.

3. Equipment

We have decided on the following:

■ To buy only what you know you will use

■ To purchase new equipment that contains less toxic materials and can cause fewer problems with waste disposal

■ To use fluorescent lights instead of incandescent bulbs

■ To have copiers, computers, and other equipment checked regularly in order to prolong their life spans

■ To donate food, furniture and other materials to local organizations, such as homeless shelters or charities