Business Green Tips

Simple ways to reduce office paper waste:

• Provide recycling bins at each desk

• Program printer to print on both sides of the paper

• Use a computer program to convert faxes to electronic
attachments

•. Eliminate fax cover sheets whenever possible

•. Reuse file folders

• Use old envelopes and outdated letter head for interoffice mail

• Distribute documents via email not hard copy. Make sure emails all say, don't print this email unless absolutely necessary.

Other Green Office Tips

1. Turn off lights overnight

2. Use energy efficient light bulbs.

3. Turn off office equipment overnight.

4. Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials.

5. Create a healthy office environment

Success Story

"By implementing a comprehensive recycling program for aluminum, paper, glass, cardboard packaging, and printer toner cartridges, a diversified software company, dramatically reduced its waste and saved over $20,000 annually in disposal fees."

Green Tips:

1. Plant a tree - A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime

2. Change a light bulb - Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will
save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

3. Walk, bike, carpool or take the transit - You'll save one pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you don't drive!