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How You Can Make a Difference in Sustainability

At Work:

1. Save Power
• Turn off lights and devices when leaving the office
• Unplug power cords not in use
2. Drive Less
• Telework
• Use mass transit
• Carpool to work
• Teleconference meetings
3. Print Less
• Print on two sides
• Use smaller margins
• Preview output before printing
• Format spreadsheets to reduce pages
• Turn off computeres and printers at night
4. Conserve and Recycle
• Recycle paper, cans, plastic and glass
• Reduce plastic throwaways — bring your own plates/flatware
• Request recycling bins for your office
• Recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones and printer cartridges
• Use recycled paper

At Home:

1. Save Power
• Use rechargeable batteries
• Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs
• Unplug power cords not in use

• Turn off lights when leaving a room
• Turn down your water heater, plan your use and switch
  it off if not being used frequently
• Choose Energy Star approved appliances and equipment
2. Trim Heat, AC and Water Usage
• Turn your thermostat down in the winter, up in the summer
• Adjust thermostat for sleep time and times when you are away from home
• Ensure fireplace dampers are closed
• Eliminate air infiltration
• Add insulation and window improvements
• Take shorter showers and fix leaking faucets
3. Drive Less
• Group your errands and trips together
• Keep tires inflated, spark plugs and filters maintained
• Use mass transit, carpool and bicycle
• Avoid long idling and aggressive driving
4. Conserve and Recycle
• Recycle paper, cans, plastic and glass
• Repair items rather than buy new
• Filter tap water and carry in a recycled bottle
• Reduce junk mail
• Use recycled paper