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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.

 

Checklist for an eco-friendly office

Energy

Unplug all electronic devices when not in use and/or use smart power strips

Switch off lights when leaving a room

Use natural lighting where possible

Keep windows closed in heated/cooled buildings

Send emails with an energy-saving checklist to staff before breaks and holidays

Optimize thermostat settings

Use energy-saving appliances, electronics, and lighting

Have occupancy sensors installed for lights

Program occupancy sensors to adjust HVAC

Ensure HVAC schedule suits building use

Waste reduction and recycling

Recycle electronics, toner, printer cartridges, and/or rechargeable batteries

Hang recycling posters in common areas

Reuse interdepartmental mail envelopes

Reuse or recycle packaging materials

Have designated collection spots for reusable and shareable supplies

Place recycling bins next to trash bins in common areas

Minimize single-use plastics

Computing & Printing

Reduce paper use

Print double-sided by default

Use post-consumer recycled paper

Avoid color printing

Send information electronically

Turn on sleep settings for all devices

Transportation

Department encourages carpooling

Meet virtually when possible

Building has access to bike racks

Use the University Shuttle service

Kitchen & Catering

Encourage use of reusable water bottles

Kitchen has communal kitchen appliances

Purchase communal food (e.g., coffee)

Kitchen has zero tolerance for Styrofoam

Ask that catering services minimize waste

Order food in bulk packaging

Use reusable food containers

Department avoids coffee pods

Kitchen has reusable utensils/mugs/cups readily available

Department distributes leftover food

Purchasing

Purchase products with recycled content or are otherwise environmentally friendly

Buy used office furniture and supplies

Purchase durable and reusable office supplies

Prioritize purchasing from suppliers committed to sustainability

Purchase products that minimize single-use plastic packaging

Buy materials in bulk and consolidate smaller orders