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Mandate the Recycling of Paper, Plastic, Metals, and Glass 1 Point <br /> Remember, the more you recycle, the more you can save via reduced garbage fees. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Grant Business Types <br /> None except for the cost to im- Reduced disposal costs Free or reduced cost bins from All <br /> plement a business recycling RAM <br /> Office <br /> program. <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> A directive from the top is the best way to ensure that recycling takes place. Also,you can locate a group of employ- <br /> ees that is enthusiastic about recycling and will help with the work involved. They can place recycling bins at each <br /> office/cubicle and monitor centralized trash/recycling stations with clear labels. <br /> Case Summary <br /> At Google's London office, employees aren't allowed to have trashcans at their desk.This prevents employees from <br /> quickly throwing away something that should be recycled. Instead,employees visit a centralized recycling station to <br /> sort out their garbage and recyclables.This surprisingly low-tech idea has led to a 50% increase in recycled products at <br /> the Google London location. <br /> Encourage Employee Carpools and Provide Incentives 1 Point <br /> We understand that people have busy schedules and that carpooling is not always possible. But when it is possible, <br /> carpooling is a great way to save money and reduce transportation pollution. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> None—perhaps some small Employees save money on driving None All <br /> costs to provide incentives Less cars parked in the parking lot <br /> Less fumes around your business <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> -Reserve the best parking spaces for carpools. <br /> -Allow employees who carpool a 5 minute flexible start to their workday. <br /> -Provide a company car for carpools of 4+employees,saving them money on gas <br /> Bonus Suggestions <br /> Have a carpooling discussion at your next staff meeting or create a carpooling map so employees are aware of who <br /> they live close to and could consider carpooling with. Carpooling will also help enable employees to get to know each <br /> other more and create a more relaxed, more effective office environment. Employees will welcome this carpooling <br /> knowledge but may be intimidated about asking for it on their own. (source:greenbusinessresources.com) <br /> 18 <br />