Good: Print and copy on both sides of the paper.

Better: Use tree-free paper and recycle.

Best: Go as paperless as possible: send e-mails with attachments, write notes on a white board or in a computer program.

Bonus: Shred waste material for packing.

 

Good: Use the energy saver settings on your computer and printer.

Better: Turn off your computer at the end of the day.

Best: Unplug your computer (and other electronics) to keep them from leeching "phantom" energy -- electricity they draw even while turned off.

 

Good: Turn off all lights when you leave the room.

Better: Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescents or LED lights.

Best: Paint the walls of your office a light color to take advantage of natural light, preventing you from turning on the lights in the first place.

 

Good: Reuse paper clips or at least recycle them, otherwise all the extra metal goes straight to the landfill.

Better: Don't use rubber bands anymore -- they're made from crude oil and have serious health effects when they're incinerated at the landfill.

Best: Refill ink cartridges rather than buying new ones.

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