Green Office Checklist

Date: Campus:
Assessor: Building:
Faculty/Centre: School/Branch:
Level/Floor/Office Area:

STEP 1 - Examine operations

Walk through your area or department and fill out the checklist below to help you
identify the areas to prioritise for environmental action. If an item is not applicable
to your office, mark an NA in the box. Retain a copy for your records and EMAIL a
completed copy to environment@ecu.edu.au

Survey your office area. Does Yes/No/

Number Comments
it… Unsure

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

120L 240L
Contain paper recycling Sulo bins
Contain paper recycling desk
boxes
Recycle cardboard -
Recycle
Reuse printer cartridges (give Plain
d
numbers used over last quarter)

Recycle old IT equipment -

Collect batteries for recycling -

Water Use

Have 3/6L dual flush toilets

Have water saving shower heads

Have flow restrictors on taps

Take note of any leaks or running
- -
cisterns (call 5554 to report)
Energy Use

Number of printers/copiers - -

Number of computers - -

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Lighting control technology such
-
as dimming or movement sensors

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Survey your office area. Does Yes/No/
Number Comments
it… Unsure

Environmental Purchasing
Purchase recycled content paper Recycle
Plain
(give number of reams purchased d
over the last quarter)
Purchase Earthsaver (ES)
stationary (give approx proportion ES Non-ES
purchased over the last quarter ie:
20%/80%)
Does your area ensure that all
copiers have duplex functions
incorporated and activated?
Buy in bulk -
Request reduced packaging from
-
suppliers
Green Kitchen Practices
Is reusable crockery and/or cutlery
available for use to staff and -
visitors?
Are disposable cups and/or cutlery
-
regularly used?
Are disposable cups and cutlery
used primarily for meetings or -
functions?

Q) List some of the main activities commonly undertaken in your office area
that have a significant environmental impact (eg: waste disposal, one sided
copying, lighting etc)

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Q) What types of tools or resources would you find useful to help you to
address these issues?

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Q) Are there any informal environmental initiatives already in place in your

office? What are they?

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 Green Office Action Plan

STEP 2 - Develop an Action Plan

Select one or two areas that you would like to work on based upon the CHECKLIST and the GREEN OFFICE MANUAL
available at: www.ecu.edu.au/fas/ecoecu/greenoffice. Develop your own Green Office Action Plan using the table
below. Think in small steps and make the plan SMART:
 Specific- set out exactly what you want to do
 Measurable- how will know whether you have reached your goal?
 Achievable- is it something you have the ability to achieve?
 Realistic- are you prepared to spend the time doing it?
 Time-framed- when do you want to have it completed?

Aim Strategy Timefram Resources Required

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Eg: increase paper
Ensure all desks have paper recycling boxes May 2006 Desk side recycling boxes
recycling
Re-label paper recycling Sulo bins appropriately June 2006 Recycling stickers
Send out an email informing staff of the
initiative including the number of trees its June 2006 Email template
aiming to save
Hold a morning tea informing staff of the
June 2006 NA
initiative
Review and report on progress July 2006 Assistance from EO

An ECU Green Office:

• Minimises the consumption of resources - avoid or reduce consumption where possible

• Minimises waste produced - reuse or recycle where possible
• Thinks ‘green’ when purchasing - buys recycled or reusable products
• Educates and engages staff in environmental management initiatives