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Upper Canada Office Systems is a locally owned and operated supplier of office equipment and commercial furniture. Their target market is any organization in the seaway region from Trenton to Cornwall and North to Perth/Smith Falls. They promote workplace productivity and well being by providing products designed for people and the way they work.
| Action | Target | Status | Themes |
Re-Purposing of Excess Furniture We re-purpose excess furniture to not-for-profit organizations that are either not funded by Government or under funded. We keep a database of requests from charities in need of donations and when product becomes available that matches that need we deliver and install the product free of charge. We also encourage our customers to find a charity or not for profit organization in need that can re-purpose their existing furniture. We facilitate this by delivering and installing the re-purposed furniture to not for profit organizations free of charge. | The primary goal is to minimize furniture going to landfill. The second goal is to provide better working conditions for staff and volunteers of not for profit organizations in our community. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN3 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN3 Social: SO4 |
Distribution of Blue Boxes A blue box is placed at each desk as well as beside copiers to encourage employees to recycle. All confidential material is shredded in-house so it can be recycled as well. Recycle bins for paper, cardboard, plastics and metal are placed in the kitchen. | Eliminate recyclable waste going to landfill. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN3 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN3 |
Lunchroom Facilities Our lunch room is equipped with a water filter system to eliminate the need for water bottles. We provide flatware, cutlery, cups and glasses and encourage their use with an energy efficient dishwasher. | Reduce waste by reducing the need for disposable products. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN3 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN3 |
Energy Efficient Upgrades The facility is equipped with low flow toilets. In 2010 we took advantage of the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program offered by Ontario Hydro to replace existing light fixtures with energy efficient units and subsequently chose to convert our remaining florescent units as well. | Reduce water and energy requirements. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar |
Promote Green Products We identify manufacturers that provide green products such as goods made of recycled materials and/or are easily recycled, and promote them to our customers. We provide documentation to our customers on products that will contribute points towards LEED buildings. We also give preference to manufacturers who use green energy in their manufacturing processes. | Encourage customers to be cognisant of the environment when making their purchasing choices and encourage those manufactures who are making the effort to be more environmentally friendly. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN1 All themes by pillar |
Solar Panel Installation As part of the Ontario Solar FIT program, 48 solar panels were installed onto the roof of our facility at 40 Grant Timmins Drive. The electricity generated from these panels feeds directly to the grid. | Increase the amount of sustainable energy produced. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN1 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN1 |
