Green Office Checklist

Our Green Office Checklist offers a quick list of steps you can take to ensure a more sustainable office environment and workplace. You can also review our Green Office Guide for more comprehensive and detailed guidance.

Explore the checklist below, or download and print the checklist.

Waste reduction and recycling

Place recycling bins where trash bins are present
Put recycling posters in common areas
Reuse and recycle packaging materials
Recycle other office materials per University guidelines

Purchasing

Buy materials in bulk and consolidate smaller orders into one order
Purchase durable and recyclable office supplies
Use University preferred vendors for supply and delivery services
Consider buying used office furniture and supplies from the University

Computing and printing

Reduce paper use and print double-sided
Avoid color printing whenever possible
Turn on sleep settings for all office equipment
Use postconsumer recycled paper for at least 30% of all office use

Energy

Turn off lights when leaving a room
Use smart power strips and/or unplug devices when not in use
Use natural light whenever possible
Keep windows closed when heating or cooling the building

Kitchen and catering

Kitchen has a set of reusable mugs, cups, and plates
Kitchen has reusable utensils available
Office space has easy access to clean and filtered tap water

Transportation

Building has access to bike racks
Department encourages the use of ride sharing and alternative transportation
Teleconference when possible instead of commuting long distances
Carpool or rideshare when traveling to offsite locations

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