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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
 OH HELL YES!
The recycling program Linda and I started a few months ago is now OFFICIAL COMPANY POLICY! And it has been expanded from just plastic to paper, glass, and aluminum cans, too! Thank you, Awesome Boss! Now I have to figure out what my next goal will be. Now that "recycle" is in place, it's time to "reduce" and "reuse." I'd like to find a way to reduce the number of plastic bottles we go through, whether that be by getting a Brita or a water cooler, and having everyone use reusable glasses/mugs. Or if reusable glasses are too much to hope for, maybe we could replace the non-recyclable paper cups with a biodegradable alternative. Recyclable paper towels in the bathroom would cut down on waste quite a bit, as well. And of course, because my boss is trying to run a business, it all needs to be cost-effective. I'm going to make an appointment to chat with our financial guy to figure out how much we're currently paying, to see what kind of wiggle room I have. This is going to be fun. It's nice to have a mission! Labels: decreasing worldsuck, i love my job Priscilla said at 9:27 AM Comments:
Hurrah! Good ecological policy is always good economic policy. Do you unplug things when you leave the office? Cut usage and electric bills simultaneously! A former classmate of mine now owns a deli and cut his electric from $1700 to $700 just by unplugging when he left for the night. Having company mugs is a great plan, as long as you also have the resources to wash them when needed (which, if you're drinking water, is not every five minutes, people). Do you communicate primarily though e-mail, since you're all at computers anyway? If no, what's the post-consumer content of your paper? Do you use double-sided? I commend you heartily on your quest!
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Title cartoon by Bruce Eric Kaplan, used without permission.
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