Verde - Tips and Information for Being Green

10 Easy Tips to Create a Greener Business:

1. Create recycling bins - one for paper, one for cans, one for glass, one for plastics


2. Turn off and unplug non-essential electronics when not using them


3. Encourage email communication instead of printing on paper


4. Use a fax modem to fax documents directly to a computer without having to print


5. Use paper products with the highest recycled content


6. Establish relationships with green companies and suppliers


7. Post signs around your office to turn lights off in unused rooms


8. Switch incandescent light bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL's)


9. Use programmable thermostats to save on energy


10. Fix any leaky faucets so as not to waste water

Useful Green Links

Wonderful Resource for all things Green in Houston
http://houstongreenscene.org/

Green Information from the Houston Mayor's Office
http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/

VIDA's Friends and Favorite Green Restaurant
http://www.rugglesgreen.com/

A great resource for Green Business
http://www.greenbiz.com/

City of Houston Recycling Information
http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/recycling/index.html

Making every day Earth Day
http://earth911.com/