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Greening Your Office

In order for the District to succeed in our sustainability goals, it's important for campuses to green their office practices as well. As much as 25% of a school's energy use comes from lighting. 

Energy Conservation

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Turn out the lights

  • Turn off lights when rooms are not in use
  • Post "Last Out, Lights Out" signs at exist doors
  • Use task lighting where appropriate
  • Take advantage of natural sunlight

Reduce energy demand of computers, appliances, and equipment

  • Set computers and copiers to sleep mode & turn off monitors when not in use
  • Purchase Energy Star certified electronics and appliances

Minimize heating and cooling costs

  • Keep doors and windows closed when heating or air conditioning is in use
  • Use blinds to keep the sun out or the heat in
  • Turn off heat and air conditioning in unoccupied areas
  • Where possible, consider turning off air conditioning and opening windows to cool rooms

Waste Reduction

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Print & Copy on Both Sides

  • Use both sides of the paper whenever possible
  • Set shared copier/printer defaults to double-sided
  • Post reminders at copiers and printers

GOOSe (Good on One Side) Paper

  • Save and reuse paper that is printed on one side
  • Designate a place for GOOSe paper near copiers and printers

Scan & Save

  • Share documents electronically when possible
  • Scan and save to electronic files rather than printing

Meet Green

  • Invite meeting attendees to bring reusable cups and utensils
  • Use paper products instead of plastic or styrofoam
  • Provide separate bins for recyclable items

Recycling

  • Paper recycling bins should be placed at each desk, shared working area, and next to printers and copiers
  • Post signs to remind colleagues and students to recycle
  • Place recycling bins in conference rooms and meeting areas​​​
​All schools should have blue recycling bins in each classroom and office area.  If you have questions about recycling bins, contact LAUSD's Waste Reduction Hotline at (213) 241-3955.
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Blog
    • Recognition
    • Newsletter
    • Sustainability Stars Archive
  • What We're Doing
    • Program Impact
    • Energy Conservation >
      • Proposition 39
      • Solar Initiative
      • Energy Policy
    • Water Stewardship >
      • Stormwater Management
      • Water Policy
    • High Performance Schools >
      • High Performance Design Policy
    • Campus Ecology >
      • Campus Ecology Policy
    • Emerging Technologies >
      • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot
    • Education & Awareness >
      • Awareness Policy
    • Other District Initiatives >
      • Waste Reduction Policy
  • What You Can Do
    • Why Should We Care? >
      • Sustainable Actions
      • Resource Calculators
    • Greening Your Campus >
      • Getting Started
    • Greening Your Office
    • Campus Waste Reduction
    • Green Ribbon Schools
    • Liaisons
    • Heroes for Zero Contest >
      • Heroes for Zero 2017/18
    • Save the Drop >
      • Save the Drop Contest
    • Student Energy Audit Training (SEAT)
    • Sustainability Calendar
  • Resources
    • Grants & Funding Opportunities
    • Challenges & Competitions
    • Curriculum, Guides & References
    • Field Trips & Outdoor Education
    • Partners
  • Contact Us