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Consider the following suggestions and see where you can take action in your workplace:

1. Ensure your paper comes from a certified sustainable source and use recycled paper where possible. Look for paper products with the EarthSaver classification icon on NetXpress.
2. Make sure your printer is set up with energy efficient device settings. This causes the machine to power down when not in use, which could cut a printer’s electricity use significantly.
3. Change your printer settings to print double-sided - ask your IT department if you don’t know how.
4. Place a paper recycling bin under each desk and at printing stations throughout the office. Encourage your staff to recycle all unwanted paper.
5. Recycle used toner cartridges. Over 5,000 tonnes of used toner cartridges end up in landfill every year. Ask your Account Manager about Cart Collect, our cartridge recycling program.

Go Green Guide

Our Go Green Guide, launched in 2010, features product information for over 1,500 EarthSaver classified products making it easier for you to identify environmentally preferable products. As well as product listings, the Go Green Guide includes an action plan, hints and tips and detailed information of certifications that apply to environmentally preferable products.

Sustainably-sourced Office Paper

Choosing sustainably-sourced office paper needn’t be confusing. We offer a comprehensive range of sustainably-sourced paper and also make understanding and selecting the right products for your business as easy as possible.

For more information view the PDF.

Sustainable Printing

Being more sustainable at the office printer is one of the easiest ways your workplace can make a difference to the environment. Consider the following suggestions and see where you can take action in your workplace. Sustainable Toner Fact Sheet

Cart Collect – Toner Cartridges

Up to 3.4 litres of oil is needed to make just one laser print cartridge. That’s enough to service a small car. Through Cart Collect, our cartridge recycling partners, we’ll collect, dispose and recycle your toner cartridges in an environmentally responsible manner. All you have to do is drop them into the specially marked box when they run out.

Cart Collect will also donate $2 to environmental not-for-profit organisation Land care Australia for every full box collected.

For more information visit www.cartcollect.com.au, speak to your Corporate Express Account Manager or call 13 26 44 or read more about Cart Collect.

Sustainable Canteen

You may not realise it, but the choices you make in the kitchen can have a big impact on the world we live in. By making the simple decision to choose sustainable tea and coffee you can make a real difference not only to the environment but also to those who make your simple pleasure a reality. Read more about certifications and how to make an informed choice about coffee and tea. Sustainable Canteen Fact Sheet.

Sustainable Storage

Whether you're looking to clean up your desk or archive important documents, there are a few simple steps you can take to make your filing and storage more sustainable. Find out more about Sustainable Storage.

Simple Steps to Green IT

Did you know that 2.7% of carbon emissions and 7% of all electricity used in Australia comes from the Information and Communications sector.* Clearly, that's a huge impact both on the environment and business' bottom lines. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to lower this environmental impact while increasing your business efficiencies. Find out more about Simple Steps to Green IT.

Sustainable Desk Accessories

When it comes to sustainability in the workplace we tend to think about the bigger things like our consumption of energy, choice of furniture or the technology we use. And while they're no doubt important, there are also smaller things that can make a big difference right down to the desk accessories we choose. Find out more about Sustainable Desk Accessories.

Sustainable Furniture

From global warming to deforestation, there's no doubt we face some significant challenges. The good news however, is there are many things you can do to ensure you make the right decisions in regards to your environment. Take for example, the choices you make in office furnishings. Read more about Sustainable Furniture.

One of the ways you can ensure you are drinking sustainable sourced coffee and tea in your workplace is to become a Fair Trade Workplace. All you need to do is educate your employees about fair trade, offer your staff a Fairtrade certified coffee and tea choice, and you can apply to be a Fair Trade Workplace. There's even programs for schools, universities and councils! Read more at www.fta.org.au and see our Fair Trade Workplace Fact Sheet.

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