Purchasing
Energy
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Rooftop photovoltaic panels produce as much energy as we use
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additional electricity purchased is 100% GreenPower
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gas used for heating is 100% offset by our gas retailer.
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Good daylighting so lights not generally needed during working hours.
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All LED lighting.
Equipment
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New equipment is selected for energy efficiency and longevity.
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Computers/printer set to go into standby if unused for 5 minutes.
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Turned off overnight
Stationery
Our commitment is to reduce in the first instance, and then what we do purchase has recycled content and/or is recyclable.
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We use pre-loved paper for drafts and internal office use (donations accepted!).
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New paper has a minimum of 80% recycled content
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We refill (reuse) printer cartridges as many times as possible
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Electronic transmittal of correspondence and drawings is used wherever possible
Cleaning
Our cleaning service uses microfibre cloths and natural cleaning products such as bicarb soda and pure soap.
Transport
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Our office is located in Brunswick, 6 km from the CBD, so walking, bicycle and public transport are used 90% of the time.
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Most jobs are local
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Bike hooks in the entry encourage staff & client bicycle use.
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We have an electric car to travel to more distant sites.
Waste Management
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Separated recyclables and soft plastics collection
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Food scraps are composted onsite and used on garden beds
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Old equipment is onsold or donated or recycled through op-shops or schemes such as ByteBack for electrical goods.
Water
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4000L rainwater tank used for garden watering
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Low flow shower head and taps