Everyday choices for an office can make a huge difference in the future of global health, as well as economic and social benefits. Considering computers, printers, copiers, and faxes, office equipment is an enormous energy expenditure.

Offices literally use tons and tons of paper, and there are effortless ways to use much less; for example relying on electronic copies instead of printing, single spacing what is printed, and simply using both sides of a piece of paper.

Paper Consumption In Malaysia

Some facts to consider:

• Malaysia consumes about 380,000 tonnes of paper annually (The Star, 2009). The amount of consumption had been increased to approximately 1,200,000 tonnes in 2010
• 115 billion sheets of paper are used annually for personal computers. The average web user prints 28 pages daily.
• Recycling 1 short ton (0.91 t) of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7 thousand gallons (26 m3) of water, 3 cubic yards (2.3 m3) of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil (84 US gal or 320 l), and 4,100 kilowatt-hours (15 GJ) of electricity — enough energy to power the average home for sixmonths.

For more information and purchasing information please see this thread in the forum: http://ecomalaysia.org/content/attention-green-csr-warriors-100-recycled-paper-office-use