Avoid multiple small orders; consolidate you purchases into a single delivery.
Welcome to Week 16 of 50 Ways to Reduce Your Waste Line. Last week we talked about printing only when necessary. This week, we ask you to review any orders you may be placing and consolidate as many things as possible into one order. This will reduce the frequency of bringing the delivery vehicles to campus.
One Thing You Can Do:
Transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions after the oil and gas sector representing 24% of total national emissions in Canada in 2015. By placing multiple small orders into one single delivery, you can help reduce the number of delivery trips required and thus cutting the amount of GHG emissions resulting from the purchase of your goods. If your office orders supplies from Staples and has a holiday party coming up, consider purchasing party supplies from Staples along with any office supplies your department may need.
Additional Information:
The supply chain and, specifically, transportation industry emits huge amounts of greenhouse gasses. Natural Resources Canada has put together a list of Carrier Emission Results which shows emission amounts for a large range of companies.