Do you print a lot of electronic content or documents in your busy day? Ever thought about the effect your decision to print has on the environment? As you read this and other electronic documents throughout your day, consider the environment before you click 'Print'! Now that you're thinking green, keep reading to learn how you can change our daily actions to help save the environment. Now is your chance to make a change. Go green!

Going green isn't just a fad; it's a lifestyle. It's being aware of the impact that your actions have on the environment and the effect they may have on future generations.

Did you know a typical business office will produce about 1.5 pounds of paper waste per employee each day? If your office eliminated office paper form your waste stream, you could potentially cut your waste bill by 50% or more. Everyone wants to save money, now you can save the environment too!

Real Estate offices use a high consumption of paper, from transactions to marketing material. But there's help, paperless transaction programs and online file storage centres have become popular ways to reduce high volumes of paper waste in real estate offices. If you're looking to grow your business into the next generation, consider the environment along the way.

Are you interested in finding out what your environmental footprint is? Online resources are abundant, from MyFootprint.org to FootprintNetwork.org. Determine your environmental footprint, I did! You may be shocked by the results, but take it as stepping stone to make a change in your lifestyle.

We may not be able to change the world, but we can do our part in helping out. Are you ready to take the next step in saving the environment?

Next Steps

• See why Going Green is Better for Your Clients, Too
• Read When Is Your Office Going Paperless?
• Discover "green" solutions, including Digital Signatures, Transaction Management, and Document Management
• Try Instanet's Paperless Savings Calculator to see how much money you can save by going green