I’m a big environmental protection supporter and always have been. Here are some things that make our office ‘green’:

THE GREEN OFFICE GOAL: ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

At home, or in the office, the general goals of environmentally responsible management are the same:

* to make the most efficient use of resources — materials, energy and water;

* and to minimize contamination, chemical and otherwise, of the environment.

PAPER:
- always print 2 sided
- don’t print unless it’s really needed
- buy only recycled paper

LIGHTING:
- Finally replaced all the bulbs with CFL’s
- always turn off when not in the room

WATER:
- filtered water system, not bottled water

RECYCLING:
- All paper (including shredded), magazines, and corrugated recycled
- recycle print and toner cartridges

REUSE:
- Use cups & mugs, flatware and plates, not disposables
- Ever print a web page and it ran an extra page with just the URL or something small on it? We save them and cut into note scrap paper.

TRANSPORTATION:
- Trips to bank are planned with other travel
- Bike, walk when possible