Reduce

PAPER

• When purchasing printed paper, buy recycled. Most paper shows recycling watermarks but try to ensure the paper is printed with the recycled paper logo to pass on the message to your customers and suppliers.
• Purchase recycled low-grade paper, notepaper when necessary and files.

ENVELOPES

• Purchase recycled low-grade envelopes.

STATIONARY

• If you are purchasing stationery, furniture and other items try to build up the order over a period and order in one go, this generally provides a discount and further prevents transport usage and unnecessary additional boxes.
• Monitor the cost and record the quantity and analyse.

TONERS

• Try to purchase reuse or refill toners when possible. Keep used toners in storage and dispatch when you have sufficient quantities and give to charity.

TRANSPORT

• When using vehicles try to analyse and ensure an economic fuel, perhaps LPG powered vehicles.
• Purchase fuel when passing a fuel station rather then going out your way to purchase.
• Endeavour to reduce vehicle usage by route planning before making journeys.
• Try to use e-mail or video conferencing instead of travelling.
• Provide driver training promoting lower speeds / usage.
• Why not car share, use rail, cycle or walk.

HEATING AND AIR VENTILATION

• Use energy efficient boilers and equipment. Perhaps use a gas condensing boiler.
• When heating or air conditioning is on ensure that windows are not open.
• Do not heat unused room.
• Regularly maintain equipment.
• Reduce the heat setting.
• Turn off units outside working hours.

BATHROOM

• Ensure extractor fans are off when out of hours.
• Switch off unnecessary lighting.
• Turn off taps and stop any leaking water.
• Use water meters.
• Use recycled toilet tissue.

OFFICE MACHINES

• Purchase equipment with the 'Energy Star' logo or power save feature.
• Do not leave on outside hours.
• Arrange for old equipment to be recycled.

KITCHEN

• Use a microwave, cheaper than an oven.
• Use energy A or B for fridges, freezers.
• Install tap aerators and low tap flow restrictions.
• Use reusable tea towels.

WATER COOLER AND DRINK MACHINES

• Try to use china mugs or glasses.
• If using plastic cups, use one for the day.
• Use a timer to reduce energy out of hours.

LIGHTING

• Use compact florescent lamps.
• Turn unnecessary lights off and use timers.
• Reduce the amount of light needed.

OTHER

• Install multiple glazing.
• Dispose of rubbish correctly.