Common use of Sustainability Guidelines Clause in Contracts

Sustainability Guidelines. 1. Use of phantom load eliminating power strips as central turn-off points at individual work stations is strongly encouraged. Power strips can be acquired by contacting IT services at your school/unit. 2. All small appliances including microwaves and coffee makers should be unplugged at night or programmed to shut off through a timer. 3. All lights should be turned off when not in use during the day and at night, including in common areas such as kitchens, conference rooms, and storage closets. 4. Use of CFL bulbs in desk lamps is strongly encouraged (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs). To dispose of CFLs, enclose them in a plastic bag and deliver them to the nearest e-waste collection site, which can be located by contacting The Building Management Office. 5. All electronic waste (computers, laptops, printers, A/V, office phones, etc.) must be brought to the IT services or the A/V provider for your area so that it may be recycled properly by Harvard Recycling (if they are your provider). 6. When disposing of office furniture and equipment, please contact Facilities/Operation to see if it can be salvaged and reused elsewhere. 7. All inkjet and laser printer cartridges should be recycled either through Harvard’s preferred vendor or by sending them back to their manufacturer.

Sustainability Guidelines. 1. Use of phantom load eliminating power strips as central turn-off points at individual work stations is strongly encouraged. Power strips can be acquired by contacting IT services at your school/unit. 2. All small appliances including microwaves and coffee makers should be unplugged at night or programmed to shut off through a timer. 3. All lights should be turned off when not in use during the day and at night, including in common areas such as kitchens, conference rooms, and storage closets. 4. Use of CFL bulbs in desk lamps is strongly encouraged (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs). To dispose of CFLs, enclose them in a plastic bag and deliver them to the nearest e-waste collection site, which can be located by contacting The Building Bldg Management Office. 5. All electronic waste (computers, laptops, printers, A/V, office phones, etc.) must be brought to the IT services or the A/V provider for your area so that it may be recycled properly by Harvard Recycling (if they are your provider). 6. When disposing of office furniture and equipment, please contact Facilities/Operation to see if it can be salvaged and reused elsewhere. 7. All inkjet and laser printer cartridges should be recycled either through Harvard’s preferred vendor the Office Max or by sending them back to their manufacturer.