Recycling is good, using less is better

On February 16, 2005, Mayor Greg Nickels issued an Executive Order challenging City departments to reduce paper by 15% by the end of 2005, 30% by the end of 2006 and maintain the 30% reduction levels in 2007.

WHAT'S NEW

PaperCuts evaluated by a Leading Edge Team of city employees - View Evaluation in Powerpoint Format

June 2008 Report (Excel format)

PaperCuts 2007 Total Yearly Performance - December 2007 (Excel format)

TIP OF THE MONTH

Seattle Public Library Information Technology Department has instituted new efficiencies in customer communication, including telephone, mail and email notices to patrons. The Information Technology Department's new methods have reduced mailers to about 75% of their 2003 level, improved service to their customers, and saved paper, postage, and waste overall.

Read more about the library's paper saving methods.
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