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Conduct all Written Communications via Email 1 Point Email is a much faster and cheaper mode of communication. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types None, provided you already Significant reduction in paper use None All have computers at your busi- Faster communications Office ness Shows that you are modern Resources&Suggestions The most visible impact of a move to a paperless office is the reduction in the cost of printing, mailing, shipping, and storing paper. Over time, lots of other benefits should become apparent: Less time spent looking for lost papers, etc. Both PC and Macintosh systems have email clients available to use. Microsoft Outlook is the most popular. Example A 100 letter mailer costs your business anywhere from $60—$100 due to postage, paper, ink,time, and electrical costs. Doing the same mailer by mass email eliminates postage, paper,and ink costs, effectively reducing the costs by about$50—$75. In addition,you have much less paper in the waste stream that could potentially be sent to a landfill. Encourage Employees to Bring Lunch from Home at Least Once/wk. 1 Point Bringing lunch from home saves your employees money from reduced driving/food expenses. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types None Improved workplace atmosphere None Office Your employees drive less Large Lunches can be waste free Resources&Suggestions • Host pot lucks or free lunches in the employee lunchroom once per week to encourage this activity. • Post signage to encourage the activity. • Institute a catered lunch service that employees may opt in to. Ensure that this service is almost waste-free. Additional Suggestion Occasionally, offer optional employee trainings during lunch hour and either provide a subsidized/free zero-waste lunch or encourage employees to bring their own zero-waste lunch. (Learn @ Lunch) 19