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More and more companies are going green with office technology.  Now, more than ever, we need to not only think about the growing energy costs, but also ways to reduce our impact on the environment as a whole. 

Perhaps a good start is to install Energy Star kitchen appliances and replace the old refrigerator that seems to run constantly.  More eco-friendly tips would be to use recycled paper and even recycled ink cartridges.  Check out Ink Works, which makes its ink with vegetable oils rather than petroleum.

Green building supplies might cost a bit more, but you can expect to get those costs back in energy savings over time.  Another benefit of green building costs can be improved health since these products are less likely to emit toxins into your work environment.

If you are looking to take smaller steps toward a greener building, simply replacing incandescent lightbulbs with fluorescent bulbs can save 75% of your lighting costs.  Make sure lights are on only when natural light is not bright enough and shut down computers at night before going home.  A ten-computer office can save $750 per year just by turning off the computers at night.

If you are interested in taking larger steps to reduce your impact on the environment, contact AirNow.  Someone will be glad to tell you about green heating and cooling solutions for your home or office.