Recycling Tips at Work

• Bring reusable containers/cups from home to eat and drink from.
• Avoid using disposable containers such as Styrofoam and paper.
• Use e-mail and reuse interdepartmental envelopes
• Use the "Print Preview" option instead of printing your "work in progress" or print drafts on the second side of used paper. Also use both sides to print documents.
• Utilize KUMC recycling locations. You can even bring items from home.
• After washing your hands, use 1 to 2 paper towels instead of 3 to 4.
• If you eat in the cafeteria, use reusable dinnerware.
• Get the word out...tell your friends and family to recycle!!

Click here to download deskside recycling booklet

Recycling Tips at Home

• Turn off the water when brushing your teeth or washing your face or dishes.
• Use cloth napkins.
• Reuse plastic/paper bags from the grocery store.
• Use cloth rags instead of paper towels.
• Turn off the lights if you are leaving the room for an extended period of time.
• Utilize recycling drop-off sites near your home.
• Do not bag lawn clippings particularly in plastic bags, compost them instead.