11/13/09

Did you know the average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper per year? While going totally paperless may not be an option for all, drastically cutting back on paper use is something we should all try to do. Break the habit of printing out e-mails and read them onscreen instead. Or upload your work documents to a virtual server and download them to your home computer when you need to work from home. You'll save paper and time and money: a triple eco-threat that's good for the planet and your wallet.

11/12/09

In the market for new sneakers? Be sure to recycle your old ones. Bring any old pair of gym shoes to any Niketown store; they'll be recycled as part of the company's Reuse-A-Shoe program that grinds sneakers down to be used in the construction of running tracks and basketball courts. Learn more at www.nikereuseashoe.com.

11/11/09

Bring six empty MAC cosmetic containers (www.maccosmetics.com) back to any MAC store to be recycled into new plastic products. The company will reward your good deed with a free lipstick of your choice. Who knew recycling could be so beautiful?