Kermit had it all wrong. Bein' green IS easy once you know how. With a little effort you can 'green-up' your office from the bathroom to the boardroom. Here are 15 easy things you can start doing today (recycled from last year):

• Power down computers and other electronic equipment at the end of each day.
• Utilize the power save mode on computers, printers, and photocopiers.
• Use double-sided printing and copying.
• Cut up already-used-on-one-side paper for reuse as scratch pads.
• Recycle used ink-jet cartridges.
• Avoid chemical-based air fresheners in the bathroom.
• Introduce Fair Trade Certified™ and organic coffee and tea into your workplace.
• Stock the break room cabinets with reusable dishware.
• Wherever there is a garbage can, place a larger recycling container.
• Donate excess supplies, computers, office equipment to local nonprofits and schools.
• Use Blackle.com, powered by Google, to perform your Internet searches. It saves energy by using a black screen, which requires less monitor power than Google's white screen.
• Choose to use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products.
• Thoroughly use or creatively repurpose office supplies you already have before purchasing new ones.
• Buy recycled content paper, envelopes, and stationery.
• Strive for 100% post-consumer content and zero chlorine bleaching whenever possible.
• Establish a company Green Team to help implement these and future changes.

It doesn't matter where you begin making changes, only that you begin. Once a program is established, the momentum can drive more areas of improvement. In the end you will have a healthier working environment and the satisfaction of doing your part to improve the sustainability of our planet. You will also realize increased profitability for the company. It's a win-win-win!

Kermit had it all wrong. Bein' green IS easy once you know how. With a little effort you can 'green-up' your office from the bathroom to the boardroom. In honor of Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, here are 15 easy things you can start doing today.

• Power down computers and other electronic equipment at the end of each day. 
• Utilize the power save mode on computers, printers, and photocopiers.
• Use double-sided printing and copying.
• Cut up already-used-on-one-side paper for reuse as scratch pads. 
• Recycle used ink-jet cartridges.
• Avoid chemical-based air fresheners in the bathroom.
• Introduce Fair Trade Certified™ and organic coffee and tea into your workplace.
• Stock the break room cabinets with reusable dishware.
• Wherever there is a garbage can, place a larger recycling container.
• Donate excess supplies, computers, office equipment to local nonprofits and schools.
• Use Blackle.com, powered by Google, to perform your Internet searches. It saves energy by using a black screen, which requires less monitor power than Google's white screen.
• Choose to use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products.
• Thoroughly use or creatively repurpose office supplies you already have before purchasing new ones.
• Buy recycled content paper, envelopes, and stationery. Strive for 100% post consumer content and zero chlorine bleaching whenever possible.
• Establish a company Green Team to help implement these and future changes.

It doesn't matter where you begin making changes, only that you begin. Once a program is established, the momentum can drive more areas of improvement. In the end you will have a healthier working environment and the satisfaction of doing your part to improve the sustainability of our planet. You will also realize increased profitability for the company. It's a win-win-win!