Sustainability Tips

<h2>In the Office</h2><p>Purchase Environmentally Preferred Products. Recycle paper, plastic (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, and glass bottles. Avoid printing documents and, if you must, print double-sided. Don’t light the whole room—focus light where you need it. Explore flexible work arrangements and carpooling. Walk or ride a bike to meetings.</p>

<h2>At Home</h2><p>Turn off lights and appliances when you don’t need them. Close fireplace dampers when not in use. Use cold water to wash clothes. Install low-flow shower heads and flow toilets. Buy Energy Star appliances and products. Install programmable thermostats and set low in winter and high in summer.</p>

<h2>In The Car</h2><p>Avoid idling. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Avoid unnecessary speeding and rapid acceleration and braking. Buy a highly fuel-efficient vehicle. Regularly maintain and tune-up your car’s drive train.</p>

<h2>Personal</h2><p>Use a re-usable water container and coffee mug, instead of buying bottled water or using disposable cups. Use re-usable canvas bags instead of paper or plastic. Buy green products with a high recycled and recyclable content with less packaging.</p>

<h2>On The Go</h2><p>Plan ahead to make one trip for all errands instead of multiple trips. Walk or ride a bike to local markets. Car pool to school functions, scouts, clubs, and little league. Use the principle of “leave no trace” at outdoor activities. Throw garbage in appropriate containers and recycle.</p>