Happy Earth Day 2012

Bring Your GREEN TO WORK with ENERGY STAR®

Learn how you can make many of the same greenchoices at work as you make at home to save energy and fight global warming with help from EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

Give It a Rest

Use the ENERGY STAR power management settings
on your computer and monitor so they go into power
save mode when not in use. Also use a power strip as a
central “turn off” point when you are using equipment to
completely disconnect the power supply.

Unplug It

Unplug electronics such as cell phones and laptops once
they are charged. Adapters plugged into outlets use
energy even if they are not charging.

Light Up Your Work Life
Replace the light bulb in your desk lamp with an ENERGY
STAR qualified bulb. It will last up to 10 times longer and
use about 75 percent less energy. Turn off the lights when
you leave, especially at the end of the day.

Let It Flow
Keep air vents clear of paper, files, and office supplies. It
takes as much as 25 percent more energy to pump air into
the workspace if the vents are blocked.

Team Up
Create a Green Team with your co-workers, help build
support for energy efficiency in your workplace, and
reduce office waste. Set a goal to make your building an
ENERGY STAR qualified building.
Learn how you can make many of the same green
choices at work as you make at home to save energy
and fight global warming with help from EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

Learn More at energystar.gov/work