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No matter the product or industry, everyone can benefit from a green office. Operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for a business’s bottom line. Big and small, there are simple things you can do to run an environmentally friendly business.

It is important to be committed to incorporating eco-friendly best practices wherever possible to prevent waste, reduce overhead costs and increase awareness of living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Here are a few easy-to-implement ideas that can help you be a little “greener”:

- Paper and plastics are recycled on a weekly basis. Products do not need to be separated (except for food waste) since the recycling teams sort and separate by plastic, glass, etc.
- Paper products such as un-needed fax cover sheets should be recycled to provide memo pads and scratch sheets for staff.
- All computers have been upgraded in the last two years to energy efficient models.

- Where possible, buy office products that are eco-friendly [i.e. cleaning products, paper, etc.].
- Only eco-friendly cleaning products are used in the office by staff and cleaning crews.
- Before new furniture is purchased, company-wide audit is done to see if pieces from other offices can be used instead.

- Office lights are on dimmers to reduce electrical costs and sustain bulb life.
- When possible, offices will rely on the cool breeze of spring and fall [all year-round in LA!] instead of running the air conditioner.
- Employees will use a personal water bottle and coffee cup in order to save on the number of wasted paper cups.

- When possible and with the approval of the Client, leftover merchandise, packaged foods and unopened beverages should be donated to local charities and/or or a charity of the Client’s choice.
- All paper used in Xerox and fax machine are the maximum available recycled content.
- Project materials and décor are made from sustainable components, when appropriate and with the Client’s consent.
- Encourage Clients to make carbon offset contributions based on final project execution plan; calculation based on event freight, air/automotive travel and trucking needs.

A Squared Group (http://www.hiptobesquared.com) is a leading experiential marketing agency known for producing innovative, consumer marketing experiences. A2G’s award-winning work includes the development and execution of prestigious campaigns for clients such as Gap, Motorola, Nintendo, method and The ONE Campaign. In addition to receiving numerous industry accolades, A2G was awarded the 2007 Pro Awards Campaign of the Year for the Gap (PRODUCT) RED launch.

A Squared Group is headquartered in West Hollywood, California with satellite offices in New York and Chicago.