ways to be green
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Turn off the lights I turn off the lights when I leave a room Whenever possible, I use natural light during the day Whenever possible, I adjust my lighting to what I need I only turn the lights on in the part of a room that needs it I report any problems and suggest improvements
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Drive green I drive smoothly and safely to reduce fuel consumption whenever possible I minimize periods of high and low engine speeds I check my tire pressure regularly I use air conditioning sparingly
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Move around in a different way I walk or ride a bicycle when distance permits I use public transit for my daily commute as much as I can For longer trips, I opt for the train when possible I take advantage of any ridesharing or car-sharing programs at my site
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Use electrical equipment wisely I completely turn off my monitor, computer and printer when I leave I put equipment into standby mode for short work interruptions I adjust screen brightness to my needs When possible, I plug all my electronic devices into a multiple outlet plug so that I can turn them all off at the same time I make sure that devices in use, including video projector, printer, scanner, etc. are turned off when I leave
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Sort your trash I sort my trash and place it in the designated compartments when available (metal, glass, plastic and paper/cardboard) I dispose of batteries and chargers in receptacles designated for that purpose, if available I pay attention to the recycling instructions on products and packaging I sort IT consumables and electronic equipment when a recycle program is available
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Save water I make sure that faucets are completely turned off when I leave the rest room I use the dual flush option when I can When I wash something, I turn the water off when I do not need it I report all water leaks
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Adjust the temperature I minimize the use of heating and air conditioning in my room and vehicle I avoid opening windows if room temperature is regulated I shut doors to keep rooms cool in the summer and warm in the winter I report temperature problems and equipment that is malfunctioning
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Save energy Conduct an energy audit for your office Switch to Compact Florescent Light bulbs (CFL) When updating appliances look for an energy efficient model or energy star label Talk to your building landlord to lower the temperature of your hot water heater
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Print responsibly I print in black and white and on both sides of the paper as much as I can I read documents on screen instead of printing them out I use the "Print Preview" function to avoid printing mistakes I save documents electronically instead of printing them out I use the department’s shared, networked printer if there is one
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Reduce waste I use disposable items as little as possible I drink from a reusable mug instead of plastic or paper cups I give priority to products whose packaging is compact I use reusable bags instead of disposable plastic bags
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