Keep report and memo writing to a minimum and limit distribution. Reuse paper only used on one side. Purchase recycled paper and print stationery, business cards, etc. on recycled paper. For more resources of reducing office paper, see our Business Waste Reduction page. These mowers are currently used to maintain 38 acres of lawn.
Plans call for replacing all mowers over a two year period.
Landscape using plants that grow slowly or have enough space so they do not need to be constantly trimmed. Hospital-Wide Reuse Set up a reuse area where employees and local schools can pick up used, yet still useful, items such as old binders, folders, paper clips, cassette tapes, plastic containers, etc. That Can't Be Prevented In 1993, three Portland hospitals recycled over 1,000,000 pounds of materials. This included office paper products, cardboard, plastic resins, glass, metal, and foam. Set up a collection system, arrange to have items picked up for recycling, and educate staff.