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7 Ways Your Office Can Go Green

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Implement Recycling Programs - Evaluate all the materials your company consumes and see what recycling programs can be implemented. Paper, glass, and plastic products should all be recycled. There are also a myriad of companies that will, for a fee, remove and refurbish or properly dispose of old furniture and computers.
Rethink Your Commute - Carpool, ride your bike, or take mass transit and encourage other employees to do the same to reduce carbon emissions.
Power Down - Turn off all electronics and lights when not in use. The artificial lighting in office buildings accounts for nearly 45% of electricity use and computers not in use can deplete even more electricity.
Go Paperless - Print only when needed and when possible, post documents, manuals, or other materials online. If you bill clients on a recurring schedule, offer a direct debit payment plan instead of conventional paper bills sent via the mail. Recycle junk mail and request to be taken off mailing lists to reduce paper waste.
Replace Old Bulbs - Replace all old light bulbs with energy-star rated CFL's (compact fluorescent lights); they use nearly two-thirds less energy and last almost ten times longer.
Buy Recycled - When possible, purchase recycled products, including packaging materials, paper towels and toilet paper, and other office supplies. Look for labels such as "made from recycled products."
Practice What You Preach - If you really want to be a green business, make sure your company is in compliance with all current environmental regulations that apply to your industry.