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10 Ways to Go Green at the Office

10. Pull the plug One study showed that low power mode (what your computer goes into when it is turned off) accounts for approximately 10% of all the electricity used in California. To make sure you are completely cutting the power off, unplug items such as computers, monitors televisions, DVD players, and microwave ovens. 9. Try telecommuting Of course, everyone is not lucky enough to have a job that allows telecommuting, but maybe instead of working five 8 hour days, you could work four ten hour days to save on energy. 8. Digitize whenever possible Of course, we all love … Continue reading →

Why Recycled Paper is Often Worse than Virgin Paper

When you purchase recycled paper products your are doing a great thing for the environment, right? Maybe not. recycled paper products may not be all that we think they are. In fact, they may be more harmful to the environment than are paper products made with virgin paper. Here is why. Production of both recycled aper and virgin paper take energy resources away from the environment. Sometimes recycled paper can be more carbon based than virgin paper. Large paper centers in many parts of the United States, such as in Maine, use Hydro power to produce new paper. They also … Continue reading →