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1. An energy audit is a highly recommended starting point. It will show where you can reduce energy and water usage

2. Turn off equipment when not in use

3. Communicate by email and only print if necessary

4. Use fax-­‐modems to sent documents directly from a computer and save paper

5. Produce double sided documents

6. Use paper with maximum recycled content

7. Recycle cartridges and batteries. Depending on the size of business, suppliers will provide recycling boxes.

8. Choose suppliers that take back end of life products and packaging for recycling

9. Don’t leave lights on. Install movement sensors on store rooms, bathrooms, kitchens etc.

10. Turn off all electronic equipment, leave nothing on standby

11. Use waterless urinals and dual flush toilets. Fix dripping taps immediately

12. Search for ‘greener’ products and services in the local area. As well as supporting local businesses it means less travel miles, less energy used to get to your office.

13. When renovating / building new, make decisions based on ‘green credentials’ -­‐ passive design principles -­‐ natural materials that can be recycled eg. Interface carpet tiles -­‐ non toxic materials eg. Paints, joinery building boards -­‐ recyclable furniture such as refurbishing existing of Herman Miller’s Aeron chair which is 94% recyclabe

14. A recommended reading source is the Sensis ‘Sustainable Growth book written by John Dee from Planet Ark: http://www.about.sensis.com.au/Small-­‐Business/Free-­‐Sustainable-­‐Growth-­‐book/

This list is by no means exhaustive.

At Climate Action Pittwater, we have experts that can advise and assist your business on the path to a Sustainable Business