Tips for Earth Day
Best Way to Save Energy and Be Green: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
- EcoFont – check it out!
- Shop green with Energy Star.
- Use power-saving tools built into electronics (i.e. sleep mode).
- Buy laptops or tablets instead of desktop machines.
- Use power strips, and turn them off when not in use.
- Change light switches to automatically turn off and/or replace them with compact fluorescent bulbs.
- Take advantage of public transportation to commute to work, or walk/run/bike there instead.
- Purchase green energy directly from your utility.
- Look for and use rebate programs- especially when purchasing new equipment.
Even More ideas:
- Earth Day Network
- Nine Simple and Cheap Energy Saving Office Tips
- SBA Energy Saving Tips
- Learn more (and use) the Iowa Waste Exchange
- All kinds of green printing tips from Xerox
