Have a composting program for your business food waste

Implement a sustainability process and standard for all meetings, conferences, and events

Eliminate all single-use paper, styrofoam or plastic cups, plates, and utensils in the kitchen area. Use reusable mugs, dishes, and silverware instead

Arrange the workspace to take advantage of areas with natural sunlight

Properly dispose of all hazardous waste materials including batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, aerosol cans, and electronics

Install a filtered water tap or water bottle refill station that provide high-quality drinking water

Establish a paperless billing program for your customers

Choose paperless billing with vendors, business partners, and suppliers when possible

Recycle or sell your used toner cartridges

Purchase recycled or remanufactured toner cartridges

Use air-filtering plants throughout the office

Print and copy double-sided only

Make your business’ sustainability efforts a central part of your message by filling out and linking to your GBB Public Profile and publishing your sustainability commitment on your website

Use a sustainable web hosting service

Use virtual meeting platforms to replace travel when possible

Minimize air conditioning usage through natural ventilation by opening windows

Reduce “vampire loads” by unplugging appliances when not in use

Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization’s sustainability program

Complete the GBB getting started steps

Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments

Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile

Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees

Use natural odor elimination

Relax the office dress code to allow for attire that doesn’t require dry cleaning