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A sustainability awareness programme
Some simple measures can be proposed to make things and mindsets change:

Environmentally friendly publications management:
 * reduce the number of printed documents, and adopt a print on demand system
 * get on line and digitalized as much as possible and keep paper for off-line partners and audiences
 * adopt a code of practice (such as Supporting Sustainable Development through Educational Resources: A Voluntary Code of Practice (www.defra.gov.uk/environment/sustainable/educpanel/sustdevcop/03.htm)

Waste management and recycling of:
 * paper
 * printer cartridges
 * computers (sending them to refurbishment centers for schools)
 * old office equipment and materials (typewriters, etc.) through environmentally friendly recyclers

Staff awareness:
 * energy savings by turning off one’s computer at night, turning off lights when not necessary
 * favour contracts with companies having adopted environmentally friendly management
 * favour eco-designed products (recycled paper, office furniture, etc.) when placing purchase orders
 * familiarize staff with sustainable consumption concepts and practices, by using existing UN materials, such as the UNEP/UNESCO YouthXchange kit