From Business NH Magazine

By Jim Cavan and Sarah Brown

September 1, 2010

From recycling and composting to solar power and hybrid cars, going green has become part of the daily lexicon. What's less discussed- and equally accessible-are the green purchasing practices offices can employ to do their part to reduce the nation's carbon footprint.

Conventional wisdom says such changes are costly, particularly in this sluggish economy. But that's not necessarily true. The following are seven ways you can help your office go green, and even save money along the way...

1. Printing

Just because your office has instituted a comprehensive paper-recycling program, uses recycled paper and prints on both sides of paper doesn't mean "paper" can be checked off the green list. Many printer inks still require harmful chemicals, and those chemicals can leach into a landfill and potentially affect the water supply....Click here to read more!!