ID # 29
Display the Environmental Compliance Poster (included in your Welcome package) in a visible location where your employees will be reminded of environmental laws and activities to green your business.
ID # 30
Set computers to enter system standby or hibernate after 30 minutes of inactivity. Set monitors to enter sleep mode after 5 to 20 minutes of inactivity.
ID # 31
Purchase paper towels and toilet paper made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 32
Print and copy double-sided when possible, to significantly reduce paper use and waste.
ID # 33
Eliminate paper, styrofoam, or plastic cups, plates and utensils in the kitchen area. Use mugs, dishes, and silverware instead.
ID # 34
Create and adopt a corporate environmental sustainability vision statement.
ID # 37
Inform your customers about your business' efforts to become environmentally friendly and follow green practices.
ID # 38
Conduct a kick-off meeting to review the GBB Assessment results and recommended initiatives. Watch your GBB Welcome Video.
ID # 39
Put together an office Green Team which will serve as the initial supporters of greening your business as well as enlisting and informing all employees of key activities.
ID # 42
Properly dispose of batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, and electronics.
ID # 44
Recycle or sell your used toner cartridges.
ID # 54
Complete the GBB Assessment to determine your current level of green activities, and get credit for things you are already doing.
ID # 55
Purchase copy paper, folders, and other office paper products made from 30-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 64
Use environmentally-friendly cleaning chemicals for daily use such as a non-toxic multipurpose cleaner or glass cleaner.
ID # 67
Encourage employee carpools, public transportation, or bicycling as a means of transportation. Post schedules and route maps throughout office.
ID # 70
Install a filtered water tap at your sink or a water cooler for drinking water, instead of purchasing bottled water, to save money and reduce waste.
ID # 73
Choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels.
ID # 77
Purchase trash bins and liners made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 274
Develop a paper reduction policy, and conduct a paper reduction campaign.
ID # 276
Use water-conserving cleaning methods and strategies while cleaning.
ID # 277
Develop an energy conservation policy.
ID # 279
Sell or donate unneeded furniture and equipment.
ID # 283
Use air-filtering plants throughout the office to improve indoor air quality.
ID # 285
Use your lighting more efficiently with task lighting and daylighting.
ID # 329
Recycle unwanted cell phones and PDAs.
ID # 330
Use telepresence or other long-distance communication to replace travel when possible.
ID # 530
Offer an office composting program for food waste.
ID # 450
Become an active member of an organization that continually works to improve the environment nationally or in your area.