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10 Ways to Go Green at Work

  1. Turn off lights overnight
  2. Use energy efficient light bulbs.
  3. Turn off office equipment overnight.
  4. Print on both sides of paper or use the reverse side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper or drafts.
  5. Go paperless where possible.
  6. Recycle.
  7. Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials.
  8. Walk, bike or use public transport to travel to work.
  9. Make it a policy to invest in videoconferencing to reduce the amount of business travel.
  10. Create a healthy office environment.

Source: Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org

Did you know?

  • A well tuned car runs more efficiently and pollutes less. Every liter of gas you save keeps 5 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

  • Don't leave an empty roof rack on your: this can increase feul consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 10% due to wind resistance and extra weight.

What to do?

  • Take your car in for regular tune ups and keep your tires properly inflated.

Source: Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org