At Home

  • Buy consumable goods made from recycled materials
  • Increase your use of electronic transactions to reduce paper
  • Recycle whatever products you can in your community
  • Plug equipment into a power strip and turn it off at the end of the day
  • Buy electronic equipment and appliances with an energy-efficient rating
  • Cook with the smallest pot and burner on your stovetop
  • Replace all incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Wash your laundry in cold water & reduce detergent
  • Turn off water when brushing your teeth
  • Drink plain municipal water or install a filter on the kitchen tap
 

At Work

  • Use a mug or re-usable cup instead of using the paper cups for hot and cold beverages
  • Reduce the number of emails/documents you print and reuse paper
  • Share trade publications between co-workers/departments
  • Set-up your printer so it defaults to printing double-sided
  • Reduce power usage by buying energy efficient equipment
  • Plug office equipment into a power strip & turn off at the end of the day
  • Learn how your office/site can recycle products in your community (and hold a scrap drive)
  • Ensure product quality to minimize waste and prolong life span
  • Use recycled/recyclable materials for packing
  • Post a bulletin board or suggestion box for sharing green practices
 

Personal Transportation

  • Walk, ride a bike, or take public transport to get to where you need to go
  • Carpool with fellow employees or neighbors
  • Join a car sharing program
  • Rent the smallest car available
  • Use taxi companies that operate hybrid vehicles
  • Drive the speed limit
  • Turn off your vehicle to avoid idling
  • Combine trips to save emissions and fuel
  • Give your vehicle a regular tune-up, including tire pressure check
  • Park in the shade to reduce the need for air conditioning