Spreadsheet: 43449dd4-862d-4adc-b657-5e661e87b9c9
Sheet: Sustainable Office Calculator

 |  |  |  |  | SustainableMarymount Office Program
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 |  |  |  |  | [NAME]:
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 | Please perform a self assessment based on the following criteria by inputting the points you qualify for in the green columns. Enter the password "sustainability" to input data in the designated columns. Calculations in the gray bars should generate automatically. Answer as honestly and completely as possible. Contact the Sustainability Officer with any questions of concerns. Add your last name to the file name (e.g. SustainableMarymount Office Program INDIV ASSESSMENT_TALBOT) and send the completed assessment to [EMAIL]. A representative from the Office of Sustainability may contact you to perform an audit, and/or provide a sticker/sign to celebrate your certification.
 | Point Value |  | Points Earned |  |  | Resources
 |  |  |  |  | ENERGY |  | Points | References |  |  |  | Questions/Items | Answers
 | 1 |  |  |  | My computer screensaver is set to "Blank" or "None" |  |  | PC Power Saving Options
 | 1 |  |  |  | I reduce the brightness of the computer monitor to the lowest, functional level
 | 1 |  |  |  | My computer monitor is set to sleep after 10 minutes or less |  |  | PC Power Saving Options
 | 1 |  |  |  | I turn my lights off whenever I leave my office
 | 1 |  |  |  | I turn the lights off whenever I'm the last to leave a common room (conference, supply, copy, kitchen, etc.) |  |  | Contact Area Manager for CFL Disposal
 | 1 |  |  |  | I turn the lights off in empty common rooms (conference, supply, copy, kitchen, etc.) |  |  | Contact Area Manager for CFL Disposal
 | 1 |  |  |  | I don't have a desk lamp OR my desk lamp has a CFL or LED bulb
 | 1 |  |  |  | I don't have access to natural light in my office OR whenever possible, I turn off the overhead lights and use natural light instead |  |  | FM&P
 | 2 |  |  |  | I use a power strip to turn off power to equipment (except the phone) when not in use
 | 1 |  |  |  | BONUS: I use a smart power strip to turn off power to equipment (except the phone) when not in use
 | 1 |  |  |  | I have no more than one personal electronic device in my office (excludes one phone, computer, monitor & desk lamp with CFL or LED bulb)
 | 1 |  |  |  | BONUS: I have no personal electronic devices in my office (excludes one phone, computer, monitor & desk lamp with CFL or LED bulb)
 | 1 |  |  |  | All appliances are unplugged  when not in use or the office is closed
 | 1 |  |  |  | I do not have a personal printer in my office
 | 2 |  |  |  | I heat or cool my office to a comfortable (but not extreme) level, and turn off any heaters or air conditioners when space is unoccupied. If I don't have control of heating/cooling, I communicate with Environmental Services when thermostats need to be adjusted to a more comfortable level. | A good rule of thumb is to set the thermostat to 75 (or higher) for cooling and 70 (or lower) for heating
 | 1 |  |  |  | I post reminders  to turn off lights, computers, power strips and unplug other electronics when leaving | Contact the Office of Sustainability (x7338) to request reminder signs
 |  |  |  |  | WASTE MINIMIZATION |  | Points
 | 1 |  |  |  | My default margins in office suite software are set to 1'' or less | In Microsoft Word, go to the 'Page Layout' tab and select the 'Normal' or 'Narrow option under '[NAME].'
 | 1 |  |  |  | I do not use batteries OR I only use rechargeable batteries
 | 2 |  |  |  | My printing default is set to double-sided | Open up your printer preferences dialogue box, select the 'Layout' tab, and set the 'Print Type' to '2-sided.' Add this as a favorite setting and make sure you double-check you are set to 2-sided before any major print jobs.
 | 1 |  |  |  | I take most notes electronically or on scrap paper
 | 1 |  |  |  | I re-use office supplies (ie. hanging files, folders and binders)
 | 1 |  |  |  | When we give presentations we do not provide printed handouts unless absolutely necessary--when we do provide handouts, they are distributed electronically beforehand to minimize printing needs
 | 1 |  |  |  | I cancel subscriptions to printed periodicals and catalogs that are no longer needed | To cancel junk mail use any number of free opt out services such as: www.dmachoice.org or www.optoutprescreen.com . To cancel catalogues, call or email the company to ask to be removed from the mailing list or use free services such as: www.catalogchoice.org
 | 1 |  |  |  | BONUS: I canceled all printed subscriptions and elect for digital copies of materials
 | 1 |  |  |  | I scan documents for electronic filing/sharing when possible
 | 1 |  |  |  | There is a section of the office designated for items to be shared and reused
 | 1 |  |  |  | I keep a bin/folder for paper with text only on one side to be reused (for printing, scrap paper, etc.)
 | 2 |  |  |  | I use a reusable mug or bottle when possible
 | 1 |  |  |  | I bring my lunch from home in a reusable tupperware OR I participate in the [NAME]'s EcoTray program (reusable to-go containers)
 | 1 |  |  |  | I encourage others to bring a reusable mug or bottle to meetings my office hosts
 | 1 |  |  |  | When my office hosts a meeting with a meal, we estimate the number of attendees and buy just enough portions to limit food waste
 | 1 |  |  |  | When my office hosts a meeting with a meal, food and drinks provided are not from individual or single-serving containers
 |  |  |  |  | RECYCLING |  | Points
 | 1 |  |  |  | I have easy access to recycling from my desk | Contact the Office of Sustainability (x7338) to request an additional recycling [NAME].
 | 1 |  |  |  | I reuse or recycle all office paper |  |  | References
 | 1 |  |  |  | I reuse or recycle all bottles and cans
 | 1 |  |  |  | I reuse or recycle all cardboard |  |  | Set Your Margins
 | 1 |  |  |  | I recycle all batteries (consider rechargables) | Look for the brown battery recycling bins distributed across both campuses and reisdential communities. Consider rechargable batteries |  | Green Batteries
 | 1 |  |  |  | I recycle all toner and ink cartridges (consider eliminating your in-office printer and use a networked printer) | Consider eliminating your in-office printer and use a networked printer instead (General Services recycles all toners/cartridges)
 | 1 |  |  |  | I recycle all computers or small appliances through Marymount's routine e-waste pick-ups | Contact the Office of Sustainability (x7338) to get details about the next pick-up
 | 2 |  |  |  | When printing posters or other specialty projects, I use paper with at least 30% recycled content and seek out printers who are FSC certified | See a list of FSC-Certified printers here: http://us.fsc.org/paper-printing.212.htm
 | 1 |  |  |  | I post stickers or signs to remind me and others of the acceptable recycable materials | Contact the Office of Sustainability (x7338) to request recycling signs and stickers
 |  |  |  |  | COMMUNICATIONS & ACTIVITIES |  | Points | [NAME], [NAME], Recycle
 | 3 |  |  |  | I participate in Office of Sustainability sponsored events or professional development opportunities (1 event=1 point, up to 3 points)
 | 3 |  |  |  | I participate in the employee health and wellness programs events or initiatives (1 event=1 point, up to 3 points)
 | 3 |  |  |  | I participate in personal or College-sponsored service projects (1 event=1 point, up to 3 points)
 | 1 |  |  |  | I receive the Sustainable Tip of the Month and share the tip with my department during a team meeting
 |  |  |  |  | INNOVATION |  | Points
 |  |  |  |  | *Describe any other effort(s)  to limit harmful human or environmental impacts, or to promote a heathier, happier working environment.
 |  |  |  |  | (e.g. indoor plants, alternative commutes, purchasing policies, outreach/education, etc.)
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 | 1 |  |  |  | Description: |  |  | Recycling
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 |  |  |  |  | TOTAL |  | Points | Contact Area Manager for Disposal
 |  |  |  |  | Your Score |  | Points
 |  |  |  |  | Your Certification
 |  |  |  |  | Certified:  25-50%  Silver: 50-70%  Gold: 70-100% |  |  | References
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