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Turn off your computer when leaving work. Leaving your computer on stand-by mode still consumes significant amounts of electricity, as much as 40% of normal use in some cases.
Turn off your monitor when you go for lunch or a meeting.
Make double-sided copies to reduce paper waste.
Use the size reduction feature offered on many copiers. Two pages of a book can often be copied onto one standard sheet.
Put paper and toner cartridge recycling boxes beside the photocopier.
Once-used paper can also be reused in plain paper fax machines — they only need one clean side.
If you have to print a document or email, just print the text you need.
Keep a spare sweater in the office rather than turning up the heating.
Use timer switches to turn off vending machines and copiers when the office is closed.
Make the most of natural lighting by opening the blinds.
Use hand-dryers rather than paper towels.
Donate your old computer to an organization that will reuse or recycle it. Consult the National Recycling Coalition (www.nrc-recycle.org).
Reusable bottles and cups reduce solid waste. Bring a coffee mug to work and get a good feeling from both the caffeine and your conscience.

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