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Did You Know?

The average US office worker generates a half ton of paper waste per year; for every ton of paper recycled, 17 trees are saved.

In 2000, the US generated 1.93 million tons of electronic waste; that’s over 13 pounds per person

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Supplies

How much paper is used in your office?

Reams (500 sheets) per Month
(US avg: 2 reams per employee)

What is the average post-consumer recycled content of the paper used?

% (US avg: 4.8)

Technology

How many desktop computers are in your office?

How many laptop computers are in your office?

How many phones, faxes, and other business machines are in your
office?

How many CDs or floppy discs does your office use?

per Month

Furniture

What is the approximate weight of the wooden furniture in your office?

Pounds

What is the approximate weight of the plastic and metal furniture in your office?

Pounds

What percentage of your office furniture is made from recycled or certified renewable materials?

Janitorial

How many gallons of cleaning or hygiene products are used in your
office?

Gallons per Month

Breakroom

How many cups of non-organic or non-Fair Trade Certified coffee or tea
are consumed?

per Month (US avg: 34 cups per employee)

How many small appliances (e.g. microwaves, toasters) does your office have?

How many large appliances (e.g. fridges, stoves) does your office have?

Services

How many total nights do people stay in hotels?

per Month

Within your office, how much is spent on dry cleaning or external
laundry service?

Dollars per Month

When physical copies are necessary for in-house circulation, use the "draft" option in your printer settings and use both sides of the paper

When purchasing electronics, consider durability, compatibility with other office products, and the ability for future upgrades