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| Cellfood | ||
| has pledged the following actions: | ||
| Environment | ||
| Level 1 | ||
| Recycle toner cartridges | ||
| Save paper costs by buying recycled paper and reusing discarded paper for notes | ||
| 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 | ||
| Limit use of disposable goods eg: pens, in favour of reusable ones | ||
| Use environmentally friendly cleaning products | ||
| 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 | ||
| Level 2 | ||
| Switch to a green energy supplier | ||
| Sign up to the Mayor's Green Procurement Code | ||
| Look at opportunities to reduce toxic chemicals eg: batteries, copier toner, paints, cleaning supplies etc and if required, ensure their safe disposal | ||
| Level 3 | ||
| Take steps to improve your environment outside your business premises | ||
| Marketplace | ||
| Level 1 | ||
| Make your website accessible to visually impaired people | ||
| Treat your customers with honesty and integrity and keep your promises | ||
| Communicate your commitment and actions on responsible business practice to suppliers and customers and seek their feedback | ||
| Inform your customers and suppliers about London Better Together and encourage them to register | ||
| Level 2 | ||
| Seek out and remove potential barriers to small and ethnic minority businesses in your purchasing procedure | ||