Catalogs are available by request, but the company's new web site catalog adds a quick, secure, and waste-free alternative. Mountain View's staff is careful not only about what they send out, but what they use at work. It's common law at Perkins Coie. With several hundred attorneys in its Seattle office alone, Perkins Coie is in a position to set precedents in waste prevention. They recharge laser cartridges and keep suppliers on the lookout for new recycled products.
Most businesses recycle unwanted mail, but it still costs time and money to handle.
Now there's a way for businesses to stem the tide of junk mail. Please note that the website only advises on the reduction of paper mail, not junk electronic mail. Founded in 1994, Seattle-based National Waste Prevention Coalition is coordinated by the King County Solid Waste Division. The Coalition, whose members consist of solid waste management professionals from around the nation, aims to prevent waste from being created and to reduce the use of resources. And Mt. Vernon-based Hallmark Refining Corporation is helping companies reap the benefits.