1.) Recycle on-site waste on-site (including organic composting).
Set up recycling and waste stream stations around your office. Try treating your office like a national park. What waste you bring in you take out, in other words if you can't recycle it then take it away. This helps to minimise waste being generated by food and other means and encourages people to think about what they are consuming.

2.) Collect waste for off-site recycling or reuse.
This could be recycling anything from paper to builders’ rubble.

3.) Purchase products with recycled content.
Try using reconditioned computers and office furniture. Use printers that can use reusable toner cartridges.

4.) Try collecting grey water
By using chemical free cleaning products the grey water will be safe to use to water any surrounding gardens you may have.

solar - use clean energy

1.) Improve your premises by adding features, which absorb winter sun/deflect peak summer heat.This could also include insulation.

2.) Switch to a GreenPower accredited power supply company for providing your energy requirements. Too easy.

3.) Solar and Wind.
You could install solar panels or even a wind turbine to generate your own clean energy. There are many economical and viable options to choose from.

4.) Favour sustainably managed sun grown products over metal and plastic. Many eco- shops offer excellent alternatives to everyday products.

social – care for people

1.) Ethical Fund companies can ensure your superannuation is going to the right place to support your community. Why not consider an ethical investment company for yourself or employees?

2.) Meeting socially outside of work, we leave it to your imagination, but it’s a great way to improve your work environment and community.

3.) Staff learning and development is a good way to stay ahead in the rapidly developing world of sustainability. Are you keeping up to date with the latest knowledge?

4.) Donating time and money regularly through community organisations that promote aspects off sustainable living.

safe - ensure it is harmless

1.) Minimise the use of harmful chemicals in your operations and work place by using chemical free/reduced products.

2.) Actively promote Health & Safety within your organisation.

3.) Use non-hazardous paints, varnishes and cleaning fluids. Think twice about any paints/varnishes you may require.

4.) Use recycled (at very least 60% post consumer waste) and/or forest friendly paper. Try recycled paper for all printing requirements.

efficient – run with less

1.) Reducing paper consumption through efficient use, or use a paperless system.
Try employing efficient printing practices through one of the many companies, which now exist.

2.) Reducing mains water consumption is one of the key goals in our present time. Try adopting waterless appliances, low flow or installing a rainwater tank.

3.) Efficient use of transport could dramatically reduce your carbon emissions. How about organising a ride to work day, or start a carpool or utilise the public transport system more.

4.) Minimising energy consumption has become one of the most important environmental issues we face today. Energy saving devices come in many forms, none simply than switching light bulbs.

smart – adapt to change

1.) Collect feedback. Collecting Feedback is vital to development whether a business or a service.

2.) Support local suppliers and use local services. Support local providers.

3.) Update your knowledge on global and local issues environmental and social to help you prepare for change