Set up an area for employees to exchange used items.
Advertise surplus and reusable waste items through a commercial waste exchange. SWIX
Rent instead of buying equipment that is used only occasionally.
Use remanufactured office equipment.
Invest in equipment that facilitates waste prevention, such as: high quality, durable, repairable equipment; copiers and printers that make 2-sided copies; modem cards; folder / sealers
Institute maintenance practices that prolong the life of copiers, computers and other equipment.
Reclaim reusable parts from old equipment.
Use refilled or rebuilt fax and printer cartridges.
Sell or give old furniture and equipment to employees or donate it to a local charity.
Find uses for worn tires (e.g., landscaping, swings).
Use retreaded tires on company vehicles. Rotate tires on a regular basis to prolong tire life. Keep tires properly inflated.
Install reusable heating, ventilation and air conditioning filters.
Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent lights.
