Faculty/Staff

How to Green your Work

• Set computers to energy-saving settings and make sure to shut-down at the end of the day. The easiest way to do that is to plug everything into a power strip so everything can be shut off with the flick of a switch.
• The greenest paper is no paper at all. Be digital when you can - send emails, share files via items such as memory sticks, and review papers on the screen.
• If you can work from home, you save more than just a trip to the office by not using your car for transportation.
• Use recycled/recyclable materials, such as paper, furniture, and refillable pens.
• For personal cleaning supplies, try the Method brand (sold at Target), which includes products like biodegradable wipes and non-toxic cleaners.
• Bring lunch to work in reusable containers and eat with reusable utensils.
• For additional ideas, please see the Greening Your Office Area presentation .

Shredding Requests

Colorado State University Recycling Services offers small quantity shredding service to campus departments. Larimer County Recycling Center then receives the paper for recycling.

There is a charge of $2.00 per file box size, and no more than five boxes per week are accepted from one department.

Visit the Facilities Management Recycling Services page for more information, or go directly to the Shredding Request form.

Batteries

Battery recycling is available for Alkaline, Nicad (NiCd), Gel pack, and rechargeable batteries. Please call 970-491-0113 for a special collection container and return with your batteries. See the Facilities Management Recycling Services page for more information.