Tips for a Green office

Choose stationery, office and publication papers and office paper supplies that have the maximum post-consumer content available.

For office supplies not intended to be used for writing or for printing of text (e.g., file folders, envelopes), choose unbleached paper,use line spacing of no more than 1.5, and single space wherever possible Scan your letterhead into the computer to produce an electronic copy that can be used as a template for those documents you want to appear on the letterhead.

Get used to exchanging documents with colleagues via email instead of in hard copy. Set up and maintain convenient recycling areas for at least the following materials: paper, plastic, steel, aluminum, and glass. Post clear instructions as to what is recyclable on or near each container.

Refill and recycle printer cartridges When purchasing workplace materials, make sure as much as possible of your stationary and other products are made from recycled materials.