Office Tips for Parentson Reducing Waste

Use all scrap paper and make into pads and print only when needed.
Use a shredder for all used paper that cannot be recycled. This also this helps prevent identity fraud.
Use your own mug so not to waste plastic cups.
Have a recycling point in the office for newspapers, plastic bottles, tins and cans. Did you realise that a newspaper can be recycled in 7 days, and aluminium can be back on the shelves in 6 weeks or used for car parts?
Have a box for old stamps, as these can be sent off to the RNIB Guide Dog Stamps, PO Box 139, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4PU
You could even have a swap box for unwanted items like books, clothes, CD ’s DVD’s, these can be exchanged or taken to a charity shop.
Donate old computers to schools or community centres.
When boiling the kettle only put enough water in as needed and never re-boil it repeatedly.
Turn off dripping taps and lights if not needed, this will not only save money but energy as well.
Take lunch to work in a re-usable container and also a refillable plastic bottle.
Used ink cartridges and old mobile phones can be recycled. Please call 0800 435576 for recycling bags.