Tempe Chamber of Commerce

909 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe,AZ
85281
480-967-7891

To develop practices for a vibrant future.

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off
• Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs
• Use partial lighting before and after public hours
• Use only necessary safety and security lighting
• Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating
• Close window treatments during summer months

water

• Fix leaks!
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Water landscapes early in the morning or in the evening
• Wash vehicles only when needed

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings

waste

• Set printers to print double sided
• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Provide recycling bins at key locations
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Donate unwanted food

purchasing

• Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies
• Purchase refillable and reusable products
• Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments
• Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments