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Click on the thumbnail below to see the department's paper use over the past 6 years, or the June 2010 waste audit results

Paper Reduction

The department has taken the following measures to decrease it’s paper use by 20% since 2004:

Set all copier default settings to print double-sided copies;
Increased the number of printers with duplex printing capabilities; and
Posted information on-line instead of sending out printed documents;
Click on thumbnails below to see the departments paper use over the last 6 years.

Waste Audit Results

The department has taken the following measures in order to increase the amount of materials diverted from the landfill:

Placed single-stream recycling bins in all conference rooms, offices, cubicles and other work stations. The single-stream bins accept the following materials: mixed paper, plastics, aluminum, tin, paperboard, cardboard, and glass;
Batteries and ink and toner cartridges are also collected for recycling;
Sponsors an employee collection event annually for recycling electronic waste. In 2010, approximately 10,500 lbs of e-waste was recycled;

Implemented a composting pilot project for the collection of organic material. For more information, read the Department’s Final Compost Pilot Project Report The pilot was expanded in 2010 become a permanent program. Compost bins are now available in the cafeteria, core areas and kitchenettes, as well as in restrooms (to collect paper towel waste); and
Conduct an annual waste audit to evaluate compliance with the composting and recycling programs.

Print on both sides of the page;
Request electronic bills and statements and pay bills on-line (save a stamp as well!); and
Reduce your junk mail

Use reusable bags when you shop;
Avoid purchasing items with excessive packaging;
Participate in your local recycling program. To find a recycling center near you, see the department’s Recycle 4 Colorado website
Participate in your local compost program. If none is available in your area, start a compost pile in your back yard. For information on how to get started composting at home visit the Denver Recycles website
Give up disposable plastic water bottles.

If you have any questions, please email us at cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us

Call 303-692-2979 or email cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us

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