Eco-Heroes In The Office Unite!

Make it a daily habit. Start small. "The best way to start is to reduce all the waste that involves paper, plastic or petro," says Tim Sanders, author of "Saving the World at Work." There are many ways to do this, he says. When using paper, print on both sides. Sharing a document? Use a USB drive or email a copy rather than printing. Instead of bottled water, install a water filter on the office kitchen sink. Turn off as many machines as possible each night when you go home -- and if you have your own office, don't forget to turn off the lights.

Share the savings. Mr. Sanders suggests teaming up with a colleague in finance to help calculate the monetary savings the company will realize from the waste-reduction efforts. Present the figures to your manager, and ask that the results be shared companywide. Getting the word out will help spread the value of being green. "You'll be surprised how relevant this might be during these tough economic times," says Mr. Sanders. Your effort could also earn "unique recognition for making a difference as you help the company save a dollar."

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