Reduce Your Impact … At Work

Limit the Paper You Use

Don't print emails, calendars or meeting invitations.
If you must print, print double-sided and preview before printing so you only print the information you need.
FACT: The average American uses approximately 500 pounds of paper a year, equivalent to cutting down six trees per person per year.

When you are taking notes at a meeting, use a laptop whenever possible instead of a notebook.

Skip the Styrofoam cup and bring your own stylish mug.
FACT: Americans throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam coffee cups every year!

When planning meetings with more than one location, utilize any green options offered by your company – video conferencing, web conferencing or port calls.
If travel is necessary, try to "share-a-ride" with other meeting attendees.
If you are planning a meeting with refreshments, order pitchers of beverages with reusable glasses & mugs. Request china and silverware instead of paper plates and utensils.
FACT: Americans use 2,500,000 plastic bottles every year, and most of them are thrown away!.

When you leave for meetings—and especially at the end of the day—turn off lights, radios and any other electronic devices.