EPA’s New Program Aids Green at Work

September 10, 2008

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The EPA is now encouraging employees to be more eco-friendly at work, with Energy Star @ Work. The new online tool provides tips and information on how to save energy and protect the environment.

Some of the tips included in the Energy Star @ Work tool include:

- Replacing the bulbs in desk lamps with Energy Star qualified CFL bulbs, which use about 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
- Using a power strip as a central “turn off” point.
- Remembering to turn off lights when leaving conference rooms and the work space.
- Using Energy Star qualified battery chargers or power adapters which, on average, use 30 to 35 percent less energy than conventional models.
- Creating a Green Team with co-workers to help reduce office waste, and setting a goal to earn the Energy Star label for the office.

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