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Environment Level 1
Positively managing the businesses impact on the local and the global environment and benefitting from cost reductions at the same time.
Environment Level 1 list of requirements:
. Recycle toner cartridges
. Save paper costs by buying recycled paper and reusing discarded paper for notes
. Install a water saving device
. Lengthen the life of toner cartridges by adjusting printer settings to default print on both sides and in draft quality
. Minimise energy costs by ensuring that all equipment and lights are turned off (ie not left on standy) when not in use
. Provide glasses and mugs rather than disposable cups
. Ensure all light bulbs are energy efficient
. Recycle old computer equipment by giving it to local charities or community groups
. Reduce energy bills by turning down the heating when it is not needed and always ensure that this is done before opening a window
. Inform staff whether agenda and minutes will or won't be available at meetings to avoid duplication of printing
. Limit use of disposable goods eg: pens, in favour of reusable ones
. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
. Maximise savings by putting up signage reminding staff to save energy and reduce waste
. At Christmas, make a donation to charity rather than sending cards
. Give an active preference to products with minimal packaging
. Save time, inconvenience and pollution by using conference calls rather than travelling to meetings where possible
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Environment Level 1
Positively managing the businesses impact on the local and the global environment and benefitting from cost reductions at the same time.
| Environment Level 1 | Partner info |
| Recycle toner cartridges |
|
| Save paper costs by buying recycled paper and reusing discarded paper for notes |
|
| Install a water saving device |
|
| Lengthen the life of toner cartridges by adjusting printer settings to default print on both sides and in draft quality |
|
| Minimise energy costs by ensuring that all equipment and lights are turned off (ie not left on standy) when not in use |
|
| Provide glasses and mugs rather than disposable cups |
|
| Ensure all light bulbs are energy efficient |
|
| Recycle old computer equipment by giving it to local charities or community groups |
|
| Reduce energy bills by turning down the heating when it is not needed and always ensure that this is done before opening a window |
|
| Inform staff whether agenda and minutes will or won't be available at meetings to avoid duplication of printing |
|
| Limit use of disposable goods eg: pens, in favour of reusable ones |
|
| Use environmentally friendly cleaning products |
|
| Maximise savings by putting up signage reminding staff to save energy and reduce waste |
|
| At Christmas, make a donation to charity rather than sending cards |
|
| Give an active preference to products with minimal packaging |
|
| Save time, inconvenience and pollution by using conference calls rather than travelling to meetings where possible |
|
Helpdesk: 020 7566 8664 or Amelia.Tutt@bitc.org.uk
