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| Recycling |
Offer convenient bins to recycle glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans. |
Improve recycling efforts in regard to print cartridges, DVDs, CDs, cell phones, and computers. |
| Electricity |
Turn off all computers and video equipment each night. Unplug water coolers and other appliances over our three-day weekend. |
Unplug computers overnight, set computers to hibernate during long breaks, and turn off lights in areas
not in use. |
| Kitchen |
Most employees bring their own mugs and cups for coffee and tea, which is offered, limiting paper and Styrofoam take-out cups. |
Offer reusable and washable forks, knives, and spoons for lunch. A compost pile for banana peels, apple cores, etc., is planned. |
| Paper Use |
Edit documents electronically, using mark-up features that eliminate the need for printing. |
Install desktop widgets for reminders instead of post-it notes and yellow legal pads. |
| Communication |
All internal communication done via email in a system that eliminates the need for intra-office memos and reminders. |
DDA is currently creating a more detailed and in-depth intranet system that further eliminates the need for a paper trail. |
| Paper Disposal |
Use paper shredders to reduce the volume of paper waste before it goes in the trash. |
Find and utilize a paper recycling service. Amazingly, options are currently limited. |
| Energy Effficiency |
Our four-day, 40-hour week helps immensely, but we also ask employees to dress appropriately for the weather, allowing for less use of heating and air conditioning. |
Constantly remind employees to conserve energy whenever possible, in their own workspaces and in common areas. |
| Office |
Made a large investment in the summer of 2008 to insulate all areas of the office, reducing energy costs by at least half. Find out more about our insulation project! |
Keep an eye out for areas of our offices and studios that vary in temperature, and find ways to further stabilize those areas. |
| Plants |
Plants placed throughout the office make for a healthier, more vibrant work environment. |
Continue to add small plants on desks and in common areas of the office. |
| Schedule |
Work four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. This saves energy, and reduces pollution during employees’ daily commute. Learn more about our compressed week! |
Carpool to and from work when possible, and combine lunch orders or trips to restaurants during our lunch breaks. |
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