Business Guide to Paper Reduction - Tufts Office of Sustainability
Business Guide to Paper Reduction - Tufts Office of Sustainability
Business Guide to Paper Reduction - Tufts Office of Sustainability
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4. How much paper is used per commodity group?<br />
This information may be obtained from the procurement department, as well as by moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
the au<strong>to</strong>matic counters on machines such as pho<strong>to</strong>copiers, faxes, and printers. You may also<br />
ask the end users <strong>of</strong> each use. Make notes on any obvious inefficiencies or wastes.<br />
Copiers<br />
Printers<br />
Faxes<br />
Stationary<br />
Marketing Materials<br />
Internal Memos<br />
Reports<br />
Forms<br />
Billing Statements<br />
Cardboard<br />
Tissues and Towels<br />
Other<br />
5. What is the paper weight <strong>of</strong> each type <strong>of</strong> paper purchased?<br />
<strong>Paper</strong> weight is determined by the weight <strong>of</strong> 2,000 sheets <strong>of</strong> paper. Using lighter weight paper<br />
requires fewer trees and may cost less than heavier weight paper.<br />
Copy <strong>Paper</strong><br />
Computer <strong>Paper</strong><br />
Stationary<br />
Envelopes<br />
Billing Statements<br />
Forms<br />
Marketing Materials<br />
Other<br />
6. What is the fiber content <strong>of</strong> each type <strong>of</strong> paper?<br />
Tracking the type <strong>of</strong> fiber used will help identify places <strong>to</strong> target for increased recycled or<br />
non-wood fiber.<br />
Copy <strong>Paper</strong><br />
Computer <strong>Paper</strong><br />
Stationary<br />
Envelopes<br />
Billing Statements<br />
Forms<br />
Marketing Materials<br />
Tissues and Towels<br />
Other<br />
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