- The Department of Public Safety estimated in 2004 there were 315 million, obsolete computers in the U.S. With e-waste growing at 3-5% per year, that makes this old technology one of the fastest growing segments. Can it be recycled, redeployed or upgraded to reduce waste?
Recycled paper:
- Confirm that you supplier carriers recycled stock
- Stock is 30% or higher post-consumer recycled content and is “processing chlorine free”
- Each ton of recycled paper reduces wood consumption by 17 trees and energy use by 4000kWh (average annual usage of a single-family home), eliminates about 60 tons of air toxics, and prevents contamination of about 7,000 gallons of process water
- Recycled stock should not cost more than virgin paper so check multiple sources if necessary
Double-sided printer/copier promotion:
- Promote copiers and printers with a standard duplex function
- Enable duplexing on existing models
- Request that your supplier enable duplexing upon delivery of any new copiers and printers so that the standard is duplex unless actively turned off
- Paper savings can be substantial
Recycled paper goods in Food Service:
- Ask your distributor about recycled paper stock especially for items that are used momentarily and then discarded such as paper napkins and towels
- Most preferable are those with high levels of post-consumer content that are processed, chlorine-free, or unbleached
- Reusable mug programs are also easy to implement and popular
- Imprint mugs with your logo and environmental mission statement
- Discount beverages purchased in them
- Distribute to all employees
Greener cleaners on distributor contract:
- See if you can replace glass and all-purpose cleaners, disposable cleaning cloths, or other items for occasional use by non-housekeeping staff with Green Seal-certified cleaning chemicals or reusable items such as micro-fiber dusting cloths. Other things that do not affect Infection Control.
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