C4: Establish Program to Reuse Office Supplies and Materials – Above Green

INTENT

To extend the embodied value of office supplies and materials that have not yet reached end of life.

REQUIREMENTS

Establish a process to collect and redistribute unwanted office supplies and/or materials internally or externally.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

Designate a location for collection and redistribution of unwanted office supplies and/ or materials and educate staff on the process. This can include office furniture and equipment. Additionally, allocate resources to sort and organize the collected materials. Assess opportunities to reuse internally or donate to local charities.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

Narrative describing the process used to collect and redistribute office materials for extended life use.
Documentation of program that may exist, including written policies or procedures. If reuse is outside of facility, copies of donation receipts, letters, or agreements.
Photograph of the space where materials are being stored (optional).