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 # 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 # 51
Update the contact information on your company’s mailing lists regularly, to reduce wasted correspondence.
ID # 54
Complete the GBB Assessment to determine your current level of green activities, and get credit for things you are already doing.
ID # 59
Eliminate envelopes from marketing materials – use fold and mail when possible.
ID # 60
Sign up to pay your bills online and receive invoices and receipts electronically.
ID # 67
Encourage employee carpools, public transportation, or bicycling as a means of transportation. Post schedules and route maps throughout office.
ID # 69
Donate a portion of your profits to an environmental cause.
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 # 74
Request that your payroll service eliminate the printed version of the pay stub and envelope. Ask them to email pay stub information instead.
ID # 79
Arrange the workspace to take advantage of areas with natural sunlight; design future spaces with natural lighting opportunities in mind.
ID # 89
Eliminate unnecessary paper forms; instead use electronic forms when possible.
ID # 273
Relax the office dress code to allow for attire that doesn’t require drycleaning. Also, encourage employees to make the switch to non-toxic dry cleaners.
ID # 274
Develop a paper reduction policy, and conduct a paper reduction campaign.
ID # 275
Use natural odor elimination.
ID # 330
Use telepresence or other long-distance communication to replace travel when possible.
ID # 450
Become an active member of an organization that continually works to improve the environment nationally or in your area.
ID # 531
Use a Virtual Office.