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■ Use outdated letterheads for in-house memos.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
