Invest in Green

Research mutual funds and stocks that support green initiatives.

Patronize companies that are making efforts to become more environmentally sustainable. From consumer products to services, your dollar can make a difference.

Go Recycled

Purchase recycled-content products, both pre- and post-consumer. Purchase locally-manufactured products or those that ship or are sold from a shorter distance away.

Fax Green

Fax smart. Sending faxes directly from the computer avoids using paper completely. If a traditional fax is the only option, avoid using a cover letter or create a reusable cover by laminating the page and using an erasable marker to update. Turn off the automatic activity report feature on fax machines to save another page.

But if you do create unnecessary paper, reuse that paper in your printer for printing routine, disposable reference materials.

Computer Energy Tips

Conserve energy by turning off the copier or printer when not in use.

Flat screen monitors and laptops are more energy-efficient than CRT monitors.