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April 2010 Green Tips

Buy food locally to reduce the fuel consumption of transporting goods.
Make it a goal to avoid buying plastic water bottles and paper coffee cups instead use refillable bottles and mugs
Lower your thermostat at night, or when not home to save electricity and reduce CO2 emissions
Now that the weather is getting warmer ride your bike wherever you can! Get exercise, Save $ and help the planet!
Eliminate partial loads. Only run your dishwasher and washing machine when full to reduce water consumption and save energy!

March 2010 Green Tips

Use a projector for meetings and save paper by not printing reports.
Instead of prizes as recognition @ corporate events, how about making a company policy to give to a charity in lieu of gifts.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent ones to reduce energy and save $ on your electricity bill.
Unplug small appliances and electronics when not in use. Keeping them plugged in drains energy and your wallet!

Place small reminding signs about turning off lights when offices are not in use, great way to reduce energy!
Install blinds on windows, great way to save heating in the winter and cooling in the summer!

Make sure you have a complete and thorough recycling program in your place of business.
Have you audited your garbage bin? Look and see what is still going into it, once you know you can reduce & eliminate!
Do you collect composting from your home and/or business? If not, it's an easy way to reduce your garbage!
Low flow toilets and low flow taps are a great way to reduce water consumption at your office and in your home!

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