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Book SynopsisMost people spend a good deal of time and a little more than half of their energy, money and resources in an effort to make their homes more efficient, for both themselves and the planet. But five days a week nearly all of America goes to work, and some spend almost as much time at their place of work as they do at home. With more than 30 million of these workplaces are small businesses, and 18,500 firms of 500 employees or more, the workplace is largely responsible for the other half of the consumption of resources in the United States. More and more people are becoming progressively interested and committed to contributing to the health and greening of their workplace, as well as the world at large. Although many people desire to do their part and play a role in the conservation of energy and resources at their workplace most think that it is harder to conserve at work due to circumstances beyond their control, and aren't aware of how, which or in what ways they can contribute to ch
Table of Contents1.What shade of Green is Your Workplace 2.Office Equipment: The Line-Up and Their Costs 3.Keeping the Workforce Interested and Enthusiastic 4.Workplace Wellness 5.Alternative Timetables for the Workforce 6.Air Source 7.Let There Be (The Right) Light 8.Standby Electricity 9.Water Watch 10.The Business of Running The Building 11.Smart Buildings 12.The Heat Island Effect 13.Transportation: People Power to Fossil Fueled 14.Alternative Energy Choices 15.Carbon Offsets: Proactive Process or Permission to Pollute? 16.Use, Waste, and Recycle 17.Corporate Accountability and Responsibility 18.Efficiency Checklist & Audit for Energy, Water & Waste, & Corporate Social Responsibility 19.Aid in Conservation:Organizations, Affiliations, and Agencies
