Supplies and Products

This page offers information and links that will help your church choose more environmentally sustainable supplies and products. 

GoGreen Tip:

Compact Fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs last ten times longer than incandescent bulbs and cost about 75% less to operate.

Classroom

Kitchen

Food Service
Avoid using disposable products when possible, but when it is unavoidable, choose responsible products.
http://www.ecoproducts.com/food_services/food_services_index.htm

Appliances
GoGreen Tip: 
Maintain an air gap of at least 3 inches between appliances (refrigerators, watercoolers, and freezers) and the wall.

When feasible think about updating old appliances with newer Energy Star units.  To learn more about Energy Star appliances visit:  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=appliances.pr_appliances

Office:

Supplies
http://madebyhumans.com/product_colours.php?PId=212&srch=stapler&pg

Printing
http://greenprint.com/

 
Energy Saving Power Strip
http://www.vendingmiserstore.com/c924/energy_saving_products.php

Miscellaneous

Use rechargable batteries when possible-- they live longer, of course, but they also can be recycled. It is important be cautious about the disposal of batteries, check with your local solid waste management district for household battery recycling.
http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/batteries.php

Custodial

Cleaning
http://www.ecoproducts.com/household_supplies/household_supplies_index.htm

 http://www.greenworkscleaners.com

 
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