Specifically we shall -
- dispose of or recycle toxic products safely
- choose less toxic janitorial cleaning products
- recycle waste lamps, batteries, aerosol cans and other universal waste
- batteries – purchase rechargeable batteries only
- lamps – purchase low mercury fluorescent lamps when possible
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
We shall purchase/use -
- remanufactured toner cartridges
- office & toilet paper with 35%-100% recycled content (or tree free paper)
- products with least packaging (no plastic, styrofoam, aerosol packaging)
- Energy Star rated appliances and office equipment.
- most water efficient toilets, urinals, showerheads and faucet aerators
Conserve
We shall conserve fossil fuels by -
- promoting the use of public transit,
- participating in spare the air campaigns
- striving to remodel using LEED Green building standards.