Going Green at Work

Green is a trendy color these days—from Vanity Fair’s Green Issue to Oprah’s episode on how to be environmentally conscious, people all over the country are pitching in to do their part. While you might be making all the right changes at home, the buck doesn’t always stop with you at work.

The truth is, going green at work is an easy sell, as there are a ton of benefits for your employer. It can improve the air quality and health of employees (meaning less sick days), save money on energy costs, and earn the company a green image, which is becoming increasingly valuable. So embrace your inner tree hugger and suggest the following at your company.


Written by: Elizabeth Tippet
Elizabeth Tippet is a freelance writer based in Hollywood who writes about anything, nothing and everything in between. She recently broke a serious addiction to online Scrabble.