Want to clean-up and green up your office? You've come to the right place. SOAP will provide the tools SCU faculty and staff need as we work towards a more sustainable SCU. This site is a work in progress... meaning as we receive questions and research issues, we'll add new information.
It takes a gallon of oil to manufacture one inkjet cartridge. Reduce this amount (and our dependence on foreign oil) by having them refilled instead of buying a new one every time. Depending on the cartridge, you may get up to 10 uses from refilling the same cartridge. This also saves up to 75% of the cost of a new one!
Invest in a waterbottle, reusable mug, tupperwear, or a lunchbox. Not only will you save money you would've spent on bottled water and plastic baggies, but you'll cut down on the waste you produce. Bringing your lunch to work can save you a lot of money throughout the year and promotes healthy eating.
Paper clips and discarded staples are prime candidates for reuse. They are made of steel, which is one of the most valuable recylable products. These products can be recycled as scrap metal with your steel cans.
Try taking the CalTrain, bus, or other modes of transportation to work. If this isn't possible, talk to co-workers about developing a carpool system (you'll save gas money too!)
Looking to burn extra calories? Give walking or biking to work a shot.
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