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Ways to Go Green | 10 Steps to a Greener Office

1. Computer Conservation
For many people with desk jobs the computer is absolutely necessary to get things done. It is estimated that people waste over $1 billion in electricity every year just in computer use! To help conserve energy for your computer you can:

Invest in an energy-saving computer, monitor and printer
Switch to energy-saving settings
Turn off your computer whenever you’re not using it
Set it to sleep mode when you are away for short periods of time

2. Paperless Is More
Do you really have to print out every email and handout? You can reduce paper waste by going paperless wherever possible. You can try to:

Keep copies of important emails, files, manuals and more on your computer
Do not get any extra catalogs or magazines mailed to your office
Get your check directly deposited instead of a waiting for a hard copy
Send company updates through email instead of on paper
Review any documents online instead of printing them out

3. Prioritize Your Paper Use
If you do use paper on a daily basis then you can make eco-friendly paper choices. Here are some things you can do:

Print on both sides of the paper
Shred old paper to use as packing material
Save and reuse old boxes
Use old sheets of paper for scrap paper or note-taking

4. Recycle
There are many things in your office that you can recycle. If you don’t have a recycling station at work, start
one on your own! You can get a few bins and post recycling guidelines above them. Some of them may include recycling:

Paper products like copy paper, envelopes, magazines, etc.
Cardboard boxes from shipped supplies
Soda cans and plastic bottles
Aluminum foil
Plastic bags
Ink cartridges

5. The Power of the Printer
The printer is one of the most-used office items. Every day it cranks out tons of important faxes, emails and other documents. Here are some ways you make your printer use greener:

Try not to print in color
Use a printer that does double-sided copying
Print in draft mode
Use old paper with extra space to print small documents
Recycle ink and toner cartridges

6. Air You Can Bear
It’s already bad enough that you have to worry about air pollution every time you walk outside,
but it’s also a big priority when you work inside. Here are some ways that you can maintain a healthy air flow in your office:

Use nontoxic cleaning products
Don’t smoke in or near the office
Never bring any type of aerosol can to work
Use an air purifier to get rid of contaminants

7. Travel with Care
The first part of your workday starts with you getting to work, and for many people that means driving. Cars emit tons of carbon dioxide gases into the air, contributing to global warming. Here are some things you can do for a green ride:

Join a ride share group
Ride a bike or walk if you live close enough
Invest in a green car like a hybrid

8. Green Your Desk ... Literally
Get a plant and place it on or near your desk. Or, even better, buy plants for all of your neighbors. They will not only see this as a friendly gesture, but they’ll also have cleaner air to absorb indoor air pollution and increase the flow of oxygen, so get a green accessory to complement your desk!

9. Food for Thought
Everyone looks forward to their lunch break. If you manage to save money by not going out to eat every day, then you probably pack your lunch. You can follow these lunch tips to have healthier eating habits:

Pack your lunch in a reusable lunch bag or box
If you bring your lunch in a paper or plastic bag, reuse or recycle them
Use plastic containers and silverware that can be washed and used again
Switch to organic food and drinks
Drink from the fountain or a water filtration system instead of bringing water bottles
Recycle your soda cans, bottles and aluminum foil
Use a washable napkin instead of paper towels
Walk to a lunch eatery if you forgot to pack your lunch

10. Spread the Word
The best way to stay involved in the green scene at work is to get others involved. Share your practices and wisdom with your boss and co-workers. You can do this by:

Encouraging the office to join or start a recycling program
Purchasing company carbon credits
Buying eco-friendly office products
Setting up a carpool calendar

Your work environment has a great impact on your personal and professional happiness and your emotional stability. If you enjoy how greening your life makes you feel, then there’s no better place to keep the tradition alive than at work!

Ways to Go Green | 10 Steps to a Greener Office

1. Computer Conservation For many people with desk jobs the computer is absolutely necessary to get things done. It is estimated that people waste over $1 billion in electricity every year just in computer use! To help conserve energy for your computer you can:

Invest in an energy-saving computer, monitor and printer

Switch to energy-saving settings

Turn off your computer whenever you’re not using it

Set it to sleep mode when you are away for short periods of time

2. Paperless Is More Do you really have to print out every email and handout? You can reduce paper waste by going paperless wherever possible. You can try to:

Keep copies of important emails, files, manuals and more on your computer

Do not get any extra catalogs or magazines mailed to your office

Get your check directly deposited instead of a waiting for a hard copy

Send company updates through email instead of on paper

Review any documents online instead of printing them out

3. Prioritize Your Paper Use If you do use paper on a daily basis then you can make eco-friendly paper choices. Here are some things you can do:

Print on both sides of the paper

Shred old paper to use as packing material

Save and reuse old boxes

Use old sheets of paper for scrap paper or note-taking

4. Recycle There are many things in your office that you can recycle. If you don’t have a recycling station at work, start one on your own! You can get a few bins and post recycling guidelines above them. Some of them may include recycling:

Paper products like copy paper, envelopes, magazines, etc.

Cardboard boxes from shipped supplies

Soda cans and plastic bottles

Aluminum foil

Plastic bags

Ink cartridges

5. The Power of the Printer The printer is one of the most-used office items. Every day it cranks out tons of important faxes, emails and other documents. Here are some ways you make your printer use greener:

Try not to print in color

Use a printer that does double-sided copying

Print in draft mode

Use old paper with extra space to print small documents

Recycle ink and toner cartridges

6. Air You Can Bear It’s already bad enough that you have to worry about air pollution every time you walk outside, but it’s also a big priority when you work inside. Here are some ways that you can maintain a healthy air flow in your office:

Use nontoxic cleaning products

Don’t smoke in or near the office

Never bring any type of aerosol can to work

Use an air purifier to get rid of contaminants

7. Travel with Care The first part of your workday starts with you getting to work, and for many people that means driving. Cars emit tons of carbon dioxide gases into the air, contributing to global warming. Here are some things you can do for a green ride:

Join a ride share group

Ride a bike or walk if you live close enough

Invest in a green car like a hybrid

9. Food for Thought Everyone looks forward to their lunch break. If you manage to save money by not going out to eat every day, then you probably pack your lunch. You can follow these lunch tips to have healthier eating habits:

Pack your lunch in a reusable lunch bag or box

If you bring your lunch in a paper or plastic bag, reuse or recycle them

Use plastic containers and silverware that can be washed and used again

Switch to organic food and drinks

Drink from the fountain or a water filtration system instead of bringing water bottles

Recycle your soda cans, bottles and aluminum foil

Use a washable napkin instead of paper towels

Walk to a lunch eatery if you forgot to pack your lunch

10. Spread the Word The best way to stay involved in the green scene at work is to get others involved. Share your practices and wisdom with your boss and co-workers. You can do this by:

Encouraging the office to join or start a recycling program

Purchasing company carbon credits

Buying eco-friendly office products

Setting up a carpool calendar

Your work environment has a great impact on your personal and professional happiness and your emotional stability. If you enjoy how greening your life makes you feel, then there’s no better place to keep the tradition alive than at work!

1. Computer Conservation
For many people with desk jobs the computer is absolutely necessary to get things done. It is estimated that people waste over $1 billion in electricity every year just in computer use! To help conserve energy for your computer you can:

2. Paperless Is More
Do you really have to print out every email and handout? You can reduce paper waste by going paperless wherever possible. You can try to:

3. Prioritize Your Paper Use
If you do use paper on a daily basis then you can make eco-friendly paper choices. Here are some things you can do:

4. Recycle
There are many things in your office that you can recycle. If you don’t have a recycling station at work, start
one on your own! You can get a few bins and post recycling guidelines above them. Some of them may include recycling:

5. The Power of the Printer
The printer is one of the most-used office items. Every day it cranks out tons of important faxes, emails and other documents. Here are some ways you make your printer use greener:

6. Air You Can Bear
It’s already bad enough that you have to worry about air pollution every time you walk outside,
but it’s also a big priority when you work inside. Here are some ways that you can maintain a healthy air flow in your office:

7. Travel with Care
The first part of your workday starts with you getting to work, and for many people that means driving. Cars emit tons of carbon dioxide gases into the air, contributing to global warming. Here are some things you can do for a green ride:

9. Food for Thought
Everyone looks forward to their lunch break. If you manage to save money by not going out to eat every day, then you probably pack your lunch. You can follow these lunch tips to have healthier eating habits:

10. Spread the Word
The best way to stay involved in the green scene at work is to get others involved. Share your practices and wisdom with your boss and co-workers. You can do this by: