1. Let every individual and institution nowthink and act as a responsible trustee ofEarth, seeking choices in ecology,economics and ethics that will provide asustainable future, eliminate pollution,poverty and violence, awaken the wonderof life and foster peaceful progress in thehuman adventure. John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day

2. Keeping It Green Together 3 Steps to Green1.Recycle 3. Typical Office Recyclables Office papers Newspapers and magazines Shipping boxes Packaging materials (peanuts &bubble wrap) Glass/plastic/aluminum containers Printer cartridges 4. Keeping It Green TogetherA typical business generates about 1.7pounds of material per employee perday, much of it recyclable, high-gradepaper.American Forest & Paper Association 5. Keep It Clean Food (cups, plates and wrappers) Tapes and adhesive labels Medical waste Photographs and foil Deeply dyed papers Rubber bands, metal fasteners & staples Glass, aluminum and plastic wrap 6. Keeping It Green Together 3 Steps to Green1. Recycle2. Reduce waste 7. Around the Office Use ceramic instead of paper coffee cups. Use rechargeable batteries. Buy remanufactured fax, ink jet and tonercartridges and return them for recycling. Buy in bulk and only what you need. Reuse boxes and packing materials. 8. Technical Solutions Use email and voicemail to communicatewith colleagues. Proofread documents on your computerbefore printing. Save documents electronically. 9. Keeping It Green Together3 Steps to Green1. Recycle2. Reduce waste3. Be energy efficient 10. Lighting Use fluorescent bulbs; disposeof properly. Turn off lights in unoccupiedspaces. Use timers. 11. Heating and Cooling Set back thermostat. Check duct work. Seal cracks and joints. Add weather stripping, caulk. Keep doors and windows closed. 12. Keeping It Green TogetherEnergy efficiency: Using your buildingsindividual components to do the samejob as less efficient components forless money over the long-term. 13. Keeping It Green Together1.Pre-plan with green in mind.2.Reduce number of printed pieces.3.Use paper wisely.4.Choose smart inks.5.Watch binding, finishing. 14. Keeping it Green Together1.Pre-plan with green in mind.2.Reduce number of printed pieces.3.Use paper wisely.4.Choose smart inks.5.Watch binding, finishing. 15. Keeping It Green TogetherTwo Myths About Recycled Paper Eco-friendly paper means lowerquality. Printing green is moreexpensive. 16. Keeping It Green Together Recovered paper supplies more than37% of the raw material used to makenew paper products. Every ton of paper recycled saves 3.3cubic yards of landfill space. American Forest & Paper Association 17. Keeping It Green Together1.Pre-plan with green in mind.2.Reduce number of printed pieces.3.Use paper wisely.4.Choose smart inks.5.Watch binding, finishing. 18. Keeping it Green Together1.Pre-plan with green in mind.2.Reduce number of printed pieces.3.Use paper wisely.4.Choose smart inks.5.Watch binding, finishing. 19. Keeping It Green TogetherKeep an eye on your mailing list. Target Track Measure 20. Keeping It Green Together Questions & AnswersThank you!