Future Weather Action List - Office

These are the green actions we're going to commit to in the office.

• Email rather than snail mail.
• Opt for electronic billing.
  
• Use PayPal as an option for sending donations.
• Use Google Documents or some another web-based platform for file exchange.
• Use a USB key rather than CDs to carry documents.
• Use a scanner for archiving documents.
• Purchase paper products with the highest possible post-consumer paper content including:
• printer paper
• stationery
• postcards
• envelopes
• notebooks
• mailing labels
• file folders
• toilet paper
• tissue
• napkins
• paper towels
• Re-print on backs of used paper.
• Print double-sided scripts and docs whenever possible.
• Shut the computer down when you're not using it, and unplug it at night.
• Unplug all electronics and chargers when not in use.
• Use energy efficient lightbulbs.
• No disposable utensils or cups in the office. All eating utensils, plates, cups and napkins will be 100% reusable.
• Use biodegradable and non-toxic products for office cleaning.
• Purchase biodegradable trash bags when we run out of regular.
• Provide cloth shopping bags for groceries/take-out.
• Provide recycling bins for paper, plastic, glass, metal and CD/DVDs.
• Separate plastics into different recycling bins (i.e. #s 1 & 2 together, the rest separated).
• Bike, walk, or use public transportation whenever possible. Car reserved for longer distances or for locations difficult to access by public transportation.