Is a Zero-Waste Office Possible?

Is a Zero-Waste Office Possible? Benefits of a Zero-Waste Office Monetary Savings Protect the Environment Energy Savings Reduced waste means reduced costs Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 7000 gallons of water and 17 trees. Beneficial on a financial and environmental level. Decreases the strain on landfills. Creating an aluminum can requires less than 5 percent of energy need to create one from fresh bauxite ore. Schedule a Waste Audit Understand your Waste Stream Paper Reduction Provides a detailed analysis of what's being thrown away during a given period of time,measuring types of discards and recycling efforts. Figure out where and why waste is generated. Enable double-sided printing on printers and copiers. Go through mailing list and remove duplicate out of date entries. How to Create a Zero-Waste Office Reusable items Strategically Place Recycling Bins If you drink coffee every day, consider using a reusable cup instead of paper cups. Place bins near every copier and printer. Use metal silverware instead of plastic. Smaller clip-on bins added to personal trash bins. Consider using a coffee maker that doesn't use k-cups.