Reduction of Waste Starts in Our Own Workspace.
Of the three components of reduce - reuse - recycle; “reducing” (consumption and waste production) is the most effective way to conserve resources and produce less waste. Do you need to order as many supplies from the supply center? Or furthermore do you need to order it at all? I often purchase my own supplies at the dollar store rather than taking Joe and Jill Taxpayer for a ride by ordering minor items from the supply ...more »
Of the three components of reduce - reuse - recycle; “reducing” (consumption and waste production) is the most effective way to conserve resources and produce less waste. Do you need to order as many supplies from the supply center? Or furthermore do you need to order it at all? I often purchase my own supplies at the dollar store rather than taking Joe and Jill Taxpayer for a ride by ordering minor items from the supply center with their exorbitant packaging and shipping costs -- and who knows the costs the government has incurred to procure each and every little item in the first place. Because I like to walk the talk: other than the small item purchases, I supply my own eco-bulbs, ink for my printer, and use my privately owned vehicle using exclusively E-85 for all government travel, and bike when I can for home to home travel even though I am allowed travel reimbursement (if i were to drive a car). Be more conservative whether or not you classify yourself as a conservative, and trim the excess to help America be more competitive.
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