Use same draft of report for corrections by several people. Accept final in-house documents with hand corrections. Donate old magazines or journals to hospitals, clinics, or libraries. Call or mail postcards directly to senders asking that your name be removed from mailing lists. Advertise surplus and reusable waste items through a commercial waste exchange.
Equipment Consider renting instead of buying equipment that is used only occasionally.
Use remanufactured office equipment, whenever possible. Institute maintenance practices that prolong the life of copiers, computers, and other equipment. Reclaim reusable parts from old equipment. Use refilled or remanufactured fax and printer cartridges. Sell or give old furniture and equipment to employees or donate it to a local charity.