Go paperless and transition to digital solutions wherever possible
Set up an electronic signature to avoid having to print to sign a document
If you have products with out of date UNE branding, don’t throw them away – let Estate and Built Environment know. We work with a range of charities to find people who really appreciate these donations
Ask contractors and vendors to switch to electronic billing if you still receive paper invoices
Get in the habit of reviewing digital documents on-screen, rather than printing them
Cater events using reusable plates, cups, glassware and cutlery
Serve water from a jug for meetings instead of providing bottled water
Check in the stationary supply area of your department before buying new products
If you no longer need an item of stationary such as a folder or desk caddy, don’t throw it away, take it to your department stationary supply so that it can be reused by someone else
Avoid printing meeting agendas and minutes – project your screen or meet via zoom and share your screen instead
Use a reusable water bottle and mug
Bring your lunch and snacks to work in reusable containers
Purchase a reusable straw kit including a straw cleaning brush from UNE Life’s “The Shop” located in the courtyard beneath the ‘Stro
Familiarise yourself with the various materials that we recycle on campus. There are facilities to recycle paper and cardboard; mixed plastic, metal, glass; batteries; e-waste; soft plastics etc.
Set a target for office paper reduction in your department
Find products that are made from post-consumer content (materials have been collected back from previous products and remade into new ones) such as paper and plastic products.
Update Mailing Lists to avoid sending out unnecessary letters, saving the paper, printing, and postage
Avoid unnecessary packaging or select recycled-content packaging,
When comparing products, think about replacement cost, life span, and the cost of parts and consumables as well as upfront cost.
