AT THE OFFICE

Print Prudently
Always ask yourself, "Do I really need to print now?" If so, make sure you retrieve your paperwork right away, so you don't fall prey to the out-of-sight-out-of-mind reprinting cycle. Also tighten your margins and use both sides of the page whenever possible. And be sure to recycle your printer cartridges. Most major office-supply stores accept them now.

Sip Smarter
Bring your own coffee mug instead of relying on the disposable variety in the break room. By purchasing a cup of coffee in a throwaway cup every day, you create about 23 pounds of waste each year.

Green-Bag It
Pack your lunch in reusable containers. If you can't break away from baggies, try Mobi's reusable, biodegradable ones with vegetable-dyed prints from designer Todd Oldham ($5 for 20 sandwich bags; mobi-usa.com). A portion of the proceeds from the bags goes to the NRDC.