Some ways in which YNA are working to meet these objectives are: 

• recycling cans, plastics and paper in specific bins for each waste product
• reducing their paper footprint by upgrading systems to work towards paperless offices
• changing lighting in their office to low voltage LED options at every opportunity
• purchasing energy-efficient kitchen appliances and other devices
• passive window dressing, such as block out blinds and tinting treatments to place less reliance on air-conditioning systems during the extremes of weather
• sending all e-waste to approved recycling facilities
• remodelling and re-using office furniture wherever possible - serviceable and safe office equipment is reused and not discarded wherever possible to ensure their waste profile is as low as possible
• refusing to provide disposable coffee cups in its businesses by using non-disposable china cups for employees and visitors
• using Earth environmentally-friendly cleaning products in home cleaning
• providing training for YNA staff on the correct use and disposal of chemicals
• reviewing their environmental policies and achievements annually during strategic planning
• partnering with like-minded potential suppliers in tenders and business contracts and specifying YNA’s own environmental commitments prior to contracting with other companies.

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