Office
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Purchase high quality, energy-efficient equipment. Before discarding,
try to repair or refurbish the equipment. Donate usable items
to other Agencies, public schools, or nonprofit organizations.
Click on one of the computers for more information.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Increasing energy efficiency can free up funds for other projects
rather than utility bills. Even if your Agency leases the building
or facility where you work, the Agency may still be responsible
for the cost of utilities.
Click on the air conditioner for more information.
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
Extend the life of your fluorescent lights by purchasing long-life
and lower wattage fluorescent bulbs. Look for low-mercury brands
and recycle used lamps whenever possible.
Click on the fluorescent lamp for more information.
FURNITURE
If you need office furniture, consider leasing or buying used
or remanufactured furniture. When discarding used furniture,
donate your usable pieces and recycle the rest.
Click on one of the chairs for more information.
PAPER
Reduce the largest waste stream produced by City Agencies. Email
correspondence rather than sending a fax or hard copy, proofread
documents on screen before printing, make double-sided copies,
and make sure your office is recycling properly.
Click on the reams of paper for more information.
RECYCLING AND BUYING RECYCLED
All NYC Agencies are required to recycle. Agencies must keep
recyclable materials separate from trash for collection by the
Department of Sanitation or by a private carter. In addition
to recycling, Agencies can close the recycling loop by purchasing
products made from recycled materials.
Click on the green recycling bin for more information.
TONER CARTRIDGES
Consider buying refurbished toner cartridges for laser printers,
copiers, and fax machines. Refurbished cartridges cost less than
new cartridges and provide the same number of high quality copies.
Click on the laser printer for more information.
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