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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AS A COMPANY

By: Anna Wilkin

WHY?

Following these instructions will help your company save money, while being environmentally friendly. Let me give you a few tips to better your business

THE PROBLEM

Many businesses waste products and waste money, without even realizing that there is a way to run a company more effectively.

STATISTICS

Recycling 1 million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity  used by 3,657 U.S. homes in a year.

80 to 85 percent of electronic products were discarded in landfills or incinerators, which can release certain toxics into the air.

FINANCIAL

• Encourage emailing instead of sending a letter in the mail• Turn off all lights and computers at the end of the

day• Take advantage of natural light through windows

instead of keeping lights on all day• Recycle paper• Try not to use as much water while washing your

hands

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle• Try to buy organic or re-used products• Don’t throw away things that can benefit others

such as equipment

LET’S WATCH A VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwc8L9kT67I