Leaf four certification
Download the Leaf Four PowerPoint, and get your office started on action items.
Download the Leaf Four Checklist, complete with cover letter and signature page. NOTE: The checklist document is in process. To download resources mentioned in the checklist, use the links below.
ENERGY
- During cold weather, the blinds in our individual work stations are closed at night.
RECYCLING
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We recycle inkjet and laser jet cartridges (any brand) through Office Max, either by giving them to our driver or by using an OfficeMax-provided toner return box, available from gailbell@officemax.com. As another option, we know we can recycle our laser printer cartridges by sending them back to their manufacturer.
WASTE REDUCTION
- We explored adopting waste-reducing features on our office copier/printer and shared findings at a recent staff meeting. If we are networked to use an Ikon copier/printer/scanner, we contacted John Romain, the Ikon fleet manager, to learn about these features directly. Particularly helpful features include fax to file, fax forwarding, and print to mailbox. [781-953-0679 or jromain@ikon.com]
PUBLICATIONS 
- We ask our external printing contractor to use vegetable-based inks for all publications. [Green Print Vendor List]
- We ask our designer to design publications that require fewer varnishes and coatings. [Green Print Vendor List]
- For all printing completed outside of our office, we ask our external printing contractor to use paper with at least 50 percent recycled content. [Green Print Vendor List]
KITCHENS AND BREAK ROOMS 
- We replaced our bottled water service or our reverse osmosis water treatment system with a charcoal or other simple water filtration system, or we’ve switched to using tap water. We know to contact Harvard Procurement for assistance with preferred vendors.
TRANSPORTATION
- When planning work-related travel, we consult websites to explore greener transport options through PlanetTran (taxis) and ZipCar. When choosing lodging, we consider lodging with one of the following certifications: US EPA Energy Star Label for Hospitality, LEED, Green Hotels Association, or EcoRoom.
PARTICIPATION
- We inspired another group, _________________________, to pursue Harvard Green Office Certification.
- We have successfully implemented at least three additional Green Projects for our office. [Project Ideas]
