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Replace T12 fluorescent lamps with T5 or T8 bulbs
Philips T5
This bulb has a rated life of 7,500 hours and is suitable for fluorescent portable lamps and other small fixtures.Philips T8
This Philips T8 bulb is available in both 3,000 and 4,100 degree Kelvin color temperatures and has a rated lamp life of 20,000 hours.Sylvania T5
These T5 fluorescent tubes are often used for desk lamps, display lights, and under cabinets.Sylvania T8
This Sylvania T8 bulb has a 4,200 degree Kelvin color temperature.
Get green electricity or buy RECs
3Degrees
In addition to their carbon offset offering, 3Degrees is a leading national supplier of Green-e Certified RECs sourced from a variety of renewable energy technologies, including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and biogas. Use the footprint calculator to get started on your green energy path.Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift for a friend! This countrywide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). This company is Green-e certified.Green Energy Choice
Use the carbon calculator to estimate how many green credits to purchase in order to offset your power usage. Green Energy Choice provides RECs (the White Fence Green service) to virtually anyone across the US.NativeEnergy
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift. This nationwide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). NativeEnergy is Green-e certified.Renewable Choice Energy
With both family (9,000 kWh/year) and individual (3,000 kWh/year) Green-e certified plans to choose from, you’ll find something that fits your power needs. Monthly fees range from a low $5 to $15 and new subscribers can opt to receive gift cards for a variety of green products and services.Sterling Planet
Sterling Planet offers renewable energy certificates in every state, and even provides a quick breakdown of current dirty energy sources in your area. The credits are sources from wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy.
Provide incentives for employees who carpool to work
2Plus Commuter Register (Connecticut)
2Plus Commuter Register provides listings of car- and van-pools as well as transit routes and schedules, and park and ride lots.AlterNetRides
AlterNet Rides provides a nationwide rideshare solution matching individuals looking for carpooling partners.Carpool World
CarpoolWorld uses precise latitude and longitude coordinates to find best matches for commuters.Carpool.ca (Canada)
Carpool.ca helps Canadian commuters link up based on user-defined proximity, personal preferences, and time of commute.CarpoolConnect
CarpoolConnect helps people match up based on similar commutes in the US and in Canada.CarpoolMatchNW (Oregon)
CarpoolMatchNW is an Oregon-based ride-matching service.CarpoolTool (Canada)
CarpoolTool provides ride-matching services for anyone in Canada.Craigslist Ride Share Board
Craigslist provides a rideshare section for some cities.eRideshare
eRideShare connects commuters or travelers going the same way.Facebook Carpool application
Facebook Carpool application makes sharing a ride safer and easier by allowing Facebook members to find rides. To use this feature, you must sign up for Facebook, then do a search for ‘carpool’ to find the application.RideNow! (Bay Area, CA)
RideNow! is another instant-match service encouraging solo drivers to carpool.RidhshareOnline (Washington, Idaho)
For those who live in Washington state or Idaho, RideshareOnline.com offers two services which require separate registration. It helps those who want to carpool or vanpool to work.Seattle Smart Traveler
Seattle Smart Traveler facilitates ridesharing for employees of a large organization.VivaCommute
VivaCommute provides ridesharing services for anyone in the US or Canada.
Buy natural commercial cleaners
BuyOnlineNow.com GoGreen Commercial Cleaning products
Check out their selection of commercial cleaners, including degreaser, lime scale remover, and carpet shampoos.Seaside Naturals simple. pure. clean natural cleaners
In its 'Effects on Health' section, Super Pure Clean outlines alternatives for custodial staff. The company also carries some eco-friendly cleaning products that boast the sweet-smelling health benefits of aromatherapy. Made in New England.Village Green Market
Village Green Market carries a supply of environmentally friendly cleaning products suitable for commercial settings. The company's Clean and Green program is geared specifically for commercial customers. Offerings include cleaners and degreasers, bathroom cleaners and sanitizers, window cleaners, and more.
Choose recycled office paper supplies
Dolphin Blue
Offering recycled office supplies (paper, laser cartridges, inkjet cartridges, tree-free paper, organizers, pocket folders, color laser copy paper, stationery, etc), Dolphin Blue aims to be a responsible steward of Earth's resources.Earthwise paper products
Offerings include eco-friendly file folders, index cards, and other paper office products.GreenLine Paper
The company specializes in recycled and tree-free papers.Mohawk Fine Papers
Selling text, cover, and digital papers, Mohawk is known for high environmental standards and practices. It offers FSC, Green Seal, and Green-e certified papers.Neenah Paper
A premium uncoated paper mill, Neenah Paper produces letterhead, business stationery, card stock, brochure paper, envelopes, scrapbooking paper, and more.New Leaf Paper paper
New Leaf Paper is a leader in development and distribution of environmentally superior printing and office papers, including Forest Stewardship Council- certified products. Its San Francisco headquarters is partially powered by green power, and a portion of paper manufacturing is powered with biogas.Office Depot EnviroCopy recycled paper
This paper is FSC-certified, processed chlorine-free, and contains 100 percent recycled fibers. Although slightly more costly than other paper, it's still relatively economical.Seventh Generation Paper Products
All paper products are made from 100 percent recycled paper, with a minimum of 80 percent post-consumer materials. The paper is whitened using an environmentally safe process. Offers household paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and plates.Staples Recycled Paper
Staples stocks recycled paper from several manufacturers. They come in a variety of types and with the same qualities as regular paper. Available types: Copy, laser, inkjet, multi-use, colored, card stock, stationery, notebooks, and message pads.
Install high-efficiency toilets
Toto Standard & Comfort ADA
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The Toto Drake is Terry Love's top choice in terms of functionality and performance. The Toto Drake has a powerful, yet quiet flush and can handle up to 900 grams of waste (about twice the mass of an average number two!). Comes in both the regular bowl size (26.5 inches), as well as the elongated model (28 inches). Take your pick.Toto UltraMax toilet
Described as having a "remarkable" three-second flush, as well as being a "good looking, high performance" toilet, the Toto UltraMax has a thorough flush, and can handle loads as large as 700 grams. The toilet is equipped with a 3-inch G-Max flapper assembly, which allows the water to drop faster to create a more powerful flush.
Choose desks made from renewable or recycled materials
Brave Space Delta Desk
This desk, made of FSC-certified maple plywood, boasts eco-friendly enamel paneling, a nontoxic, water-based finish, and low- VOC adhesives. It is also designed with efficiency in mind to reduce waste.Haworth York
The York desk from Haworth features energy-efficient lighting, recycled content, and 50 percent certified wood. York offers the choice of Lyptus, a plantation-grown rapidly renewing hybrid eucalyptus tree that utilizes the same root structure for subsequent growths.Herman Miller Passage Desking System
The Passage desking system is made of 40 percent recycled materials, contains reclaimed wood, is 70 percent recyclable, carries Cradle to Cradle and GREENGUARD certifications, and is available with a bamboo veneer work surface.Knoll Magnusson
Knoll's Magnusson desk is available in FSC-certified composite wood, is GREENGUARD certified, and can help meet US Green Building Council LEED requirements. Knoll uses a LEED Gold and ISO 14001 Certified building, where energy use is offset with electricity generated by wind.Knú Desk #4
Knú's Desk #4 is made of FSC-certified wood, is available in six eco-friendly veneers, and is finished with low-VOC varnish. Even the handy pencil drawer is made from recyclable injection-molded plastic.Steelcase Context
The Cradle to Cradle-certified Context is made from 40 percent recycled content and is 92 percent recyclable. It is finished with low-VOC powder-coat paint and water-based adhesives.The Simple Furniture Company InModern Linear Desk
Made of FSC-certified SmartWood, the Linear desk from the InModern collection is 100 percent formaldehyde-free, uses no glues, and is finished with nontoxic, water-based stains and a UV-cured finish to minimize greenhouse gases. Made in the US with North America-sourced materials.
Use teleconferencing services
AIM.com 6.8
AIM.com is available free to Mac, Linux, and Windows users alike, and allows participants to talk, instant message, share pictures, and video conference.Cisco TelePresence
This intelligent system allows you to set up interactive meetings easily and reliably. No IT support required.Conference Solutions
This company has teleconferencing and video conferencing services with flat rate and pay-as-you go plans.FreeConference
FreeConference has some free and low cost conferencing services. Optional features include scheduled or reservation-less calls, toll-free dial-in numbers, and more.FreedomVoice Systems
FreedomVoice provides toll-free teleconferencing services for a small price. Reservations not required.InstantConference
Features include toll-free numbers that never expire, Outlook scheduling, call recording, and web conferencing. Basic services are free.Skype video and phone
Skype offers low international rates, unlimited calls to any phone in the US and Canada for less than $3 per month, in addition to a free service for talking over the Internet.VESTA Networks
Teleconference and web conference services are free with features like corporate branding, lecture mode, and moreWebex WebOffice
This company has an innovative online office system that includes document management, databases, calendars, conferencing tools, task managers, and more.
Purchase carbon offsets for remaining emissions
Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org lets you offset emissions from air and car travel, energy use, and even special events.Climate Care
Shrink the size of your carbon footprint at home, while you drive, fly, or bask on some faraway beach.Climate Friendly
Tally emissions from driving, air travel, and home energy. Offset only what you choose. Or pick from one of Climate Friendly's custom packages (including driving, flying, etc.) that let you go carbon neutral just in that area for a year.My Climate
Neutralize emissions from flying, driving, and powering your home or business.Native Energy
Help fund community-based clean renewable energy projects, including methane reduction ventures and wind power initiatives.Sustainable Travel International
Calculate your entire carbon footprint from air and car travel, energy use, and hotel stays with STI's easy-to-use carbon calculator.The CarbonNeutral Company
Whether you're a student or business owner, the CarbonNeutral Company lets you tally emissions from flying, driving, running your home, or powering your truck fleet.
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