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1.) Add designated recycle containers for paper, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, old cell phones, PDAs and pagers,
batteries from cordless power tools, laptop computers, construction equipment and outdoor power equipment to
accommodate all recycling needs.
2.) Install automatic motion light switches in offices and public areas to be more energy efficient and reduce electric
bills.
3.) Convert all lighting to high-efficiency bulbs and examine where lighting can be reduced.
4.) Find a shredding service to recycle unwanted, corporate sensitive documents.
5.) Recycle ink cartridges and toner in exchange for retail coupons or donate to charity.
6.) When printing documents, use the double-sided printing option to use less paper.
7.) Enable power management features on all computers and monitors so they go into sleep mode when idle.
8.) For guides, catalogs and other company publications, select a print vendor who will use low VOC (volatile organic
compounds) ink and recycled paper.
9.) Install a digital thermostat to regulate heating and cooling to reduce energy expenses.
10.) If repainting or sealing is needed, choose products with low to no VOCs.
11.) Purchase recycled supplies that are recyclable and made from recycled materials to reduce waste.
12.) Install low-flow faucets and toilets in public restrooms to conserve water. Other examples could include dual flush
toilets and waterless urinals.
13.) Purchase materials from local vendors to decrease transportation emissions and costs.
14.) Use only sustainable cleaning products to avoid products that are harmful to the environment and human health.
15.) To stop drafts, install weather stripping around doors and caulk cracks around windows. Check the heating and
cooling systems' ducts to make sure all joins are connected and well sealed.
16.) Employ an energy audit to assess how efficient the building is in terms of energy and water consumption.
17.) Replace any break room appliances with Energy Star-rated appliances, which can reduce their energy consumption by
10 to 50 percent annually.
18.) Plant high-efficiency irrigation landscaping on the premises to reduce the amount of watering necessary.
19.) Choose high-efficiency, reflective or double-pane windows when the time comes for replacement.
20.) When replacing the roof, use materials with cool roof technology to reflect more of the sun's heat to lower the roof's
temperature by up to 100 degrees.
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batteries from cordless power tools, laptop computers, construction equipment and outdoor power equipment to
accommodate all recycling needs.
2.) Install automatic motion light switches in offices and public areas to be more energy efficient and reduce electric
bills.
3.) Convert all lighting to high-efficiency bulbs and examine where lighting can be reduced.
4.) Find a shredding service to recycle unwanted, corporate sensitive documents.
5.) Recycle ink cartridges and toner in exchange for retail coupons or donate to charity.
6.) When printing documents, use the double-sided printing option to use less paper.
7.) Enable power management features on all computers and monitors so they go into sleep mode when idle.
8.) For guides, catalogs and other company publications, select a print vendor who will use low VOC (volatile organic
compounds) ink and recycled paper.
9.) Install a digital thermostat to regulate heating and cooling to reduce energy expenses.
10.) If repainting or sealing is needed, choose products with low to no VOCs.
11.) Purchase recycled supplies that are recyclable and made from recycled materials to reduce waste.
12.) Install low-flow faucets and toilets in public restrooms to conserve water. Other examples could include dual flush
toilets and waterless urinals.
13.) Purchase materials from local vendors to decrease transportation emissions and costs.
14.) Use only sustainable cleaning products to avoid products that are harmful to the environment and human health.
15.) To stop drafts, install weather stripping around doors and caulk cracks around windows. Check the heating and
cooling systems' ducts to make sure all joins are connected and well sealed.
16.) Employ an energy audit to assess how efficient the building is in terms of energy and water consumption.
17.) Replace any break room appliances with Energy Star-rated appliances, which can reduce their energy consumption by
10 to 50 percent annually.
18.) Plant high-efficiency irrigation landscaping on the premises to reduce the amount of watering necessary.
19.) Choose high-efficiency, reflective or double-pane windows when the time comes for replacement.
20.) When replacing the roof, use materials with cool roof technology to reflect more of the sun's heat to lower the roof's
temperature by up to 100 degrees.
Article provided by RER magazine
