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My coworker, who is a member of our "green committee", provided this great information I thought I should pass along:

What does it mean to go green? 
In a world where “green” is the new word it can mean a variety of things to different people.  Anyway you look at it both individuals and corporations are exploring the word green.  They call it sustainable living, green living and reducing our footprint.  Green is here to stay and more and more people are thinking, “What can I do to do my part.” 

As a company we are addressing everything from how we make our products to how we recycle and dispose of waste in our employee break rooms.  We are committed to environmental responsibility that promotes the well-being of our customers, employees and the global community.  Our liquid supplements come in a bottle, with a label and cap that can be totally recycled in most communities. 

10 Tips for Beginning the Process of Going Green:

1. Think the three R’s:  Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle.  This thought process comes into play each and every time you have something in your hand to toss in the garbage.  Can it be used for something else or by someone else, or can it be recycled before you toss it in the garbage can to later sit in a landfill. 
2. Most communities now have expanded business and curbside residential recycling programs.  These include mixed paper, newspaper, plastics, glass, cans and in some cases even yard debris and food scraps as compost.  Recycling and reuse programs are also being set up for old cell phones, computer equipment, light bulbs, paint, batteries and the list goes on. 
3. Use a site like http://earth911.com to find out where in your community you can recycle a list of different items. 
4. Use a reusable mug for your morning coffee
5. Use a portable reusable water container and stop buying bottled water
6. Bring a bag to the store to reuse instead of taking home another disposable bag to toss in the trash
7. Wash out a used pasta jar and reuse it
8. Shop for products that can be recycled when their life span is over and items that can be purchased with less overall packaging
9. Think before you print out that email or document – “Does this really need to be printed?”
10. Turn off your computer, monitor, and lights when not in use
11. Start a kitchen compost bin
12. Wash your laundry in cold water