Stop Global Warming at Work

Digitize: Avoid wasting paper by printing out digital files, because all that extra paper waste contributes to global warming. Reduce paper waste and read them on your computer instead. If you do fire up the printer, change its settings to reduce paper waste. Using both sides of the paper cuts your paper waste in half. Also, switch to paying your bills online to save both postage and the environment.

Unplug it: Just flipping the switch on an appliance doesn’t stop the energy flow. If it’s too much hassle to unplug things individually, try using power strips. Also, while screensavers might save your screen’s picture, they don’t save energy. To conserve just a little bit more, puting your computer to sleep instead saves energy - or try turning off your monitor when you’re not using the screen.

Recycle your waste: Cut back on the company trash pile by encouraging recycling at work, including recycling cans and containers in the break room. Bring reusable plates and silverware to the office, and if you eat lunch with your colleagues, share a group order to cut down on multiple containers - and recycle the containers when you're done. Also, stop shelling out bottles of water at meetings; go green by trying pitchers of filtered tap water instead.

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