Conservation and Recycling Information

Did You Know?
7,500 trees are used for the Sunday edition of the New York Times each week
Recycling aluminum uses 96% less energy than it takes to produce the same amount of the aluminum from raw materials
Recycling paper uses 60% less energy than manufacturing paper from virgin timber
Recycling one glass saves enough energy to light a 100w light bulb for 4 hours

What You Can Do At Home

Recycle everything you can; newspaper, cans, glass, aluminum, motor oil, scrap, metal, etc.
Look for recycled and environmentally safe products and packaging whenever you shop
Use reusable containers to store food
Install a water saving shower head
Have your water heater insulated free of charge by your utility company
Burn only seasoned wood in your woodstove or fireplace
Try to use phosphate free laundry detergent & soap
Avoid the use of household pesticides
Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail… have them take you off their mailing list
Increase your awareness of conservation issues, share them with your family

What You Can at the Office

Use scrap paper for informal notes or messages
Print things on recycled paper
Re-use copier or printer paper when possible
Post memos and communications or route a single copy instead of making multiple copies
Start an office recycling program for paper, cardboard, aluminum, etc.
Car pool, take public transportation, or ride a bike to work.