How to create a better office environment with furniture, supplies, and products

Although I haven't achieved the goal of the "paperless office", I've noticed one change in my office that indicates I'm on the right track.  Five years ago I had several four-drawer filing cabinets chock full of active files.  But recently, as I've become more adept at storing email and documents electronically, my paper files have been dramatically reduced.  In fact, the last time I looked (and I actually don't look in the filing cabinet very often these days!), they all fit in one drawer. 

As you know, reducing the number of documents you print saves office paper which in turn saves money and trees. And less printing means less use of chemicals like printer toner. What else can we do to reduce the amount of waste associated with printed documents? Here are some quick tips:

·      Avoid printing pictures and other graphics with lots of solid areas of colour to minimize ink requirements.  

·      Choose paper made from post-consumer recycled products.   

·     Staple your reports together rather than using plastic coil bindings.