SIMPLE ACT bring BIG IMPACT

How you can TAKE SIMPLE ACTIONS to help your LIFE and the ENVIRONMENT

Most trash can be recycled now, so it doesn’t have to end up in the landfill

Provide recycling containers for the following items:

Paper, Magazines, Junk Mail, GlassPlastic bottles and bags. Styrofoam, Cardboard, Aluminum cans, Ink toner cartridges, Cell phones, Batteries And more…

Simple action to treat PAPER

At first set default on printers, set up double-sided (less paper), Use only black and white (color more expensive) “Think before you print” Ask yourself if you really need the document in hard copy format (training material, brochures, procedures, reports, etc) then place this note at the bottom of your emails for others to consider GreenPrint software, forces print previews so wasted printing does not occur! - Don’t print this training material! -

Simple action to EAT

Don’t take food back to your work area in carry-out containers (reduce packaging waste). Provide filtered water for employees. Cuts down on bottled water purchases. Bring your own reusable items from home like Mugs, glasses and containers for drinks, to replace disposable cups. Cloth napkin to reduce paper towels and napkins Silverware and dishes to replace Styrofoam plates and cups and plastic. Bring your own lunch and use reusable bags or lunch boxes to Avoid throwing away paper or plastic bags each day

Simple action to treat COMPUTER

Enable screen savers on monitors. Increases security, and saves electricity. Shut down equipment when not in use - machinery, computers, printers, fax machines, copiers - Measure actual electricity usage of equipment, focus on those that heat and cool!. Choose laptops over desktops - Use less electricity, less packaging and raw materials -

Simple action to save ELECTRICITY

Install CFL and LED bulbs. Unplug cell phone chargers when finished, as we know many devices still drain electricity when plugged in. Keep thermostats 2-3 degrees higher in summer, lower in winter. Look for unoccupied spaces and close off vents. Install motion detector light switches, its great for conference rooms, hallways, offices. Use task-specific lighting as needed and use lamps instead of overhead lights for entire area

Every little effort helps, it all adds up to a big impact

Help and join to Save Earth on http://www.HelpSaveEarth.org

We couldn't do slowly act when things gone bad so fast