Green Office

70 www.doctorsdigest.net 1. More cost-saving, eco-friendly products will become available for medical offices. 2. The construction industry is becoming increasingly attuned to the impact of the environment on healing. 3. Initial steps toward a green practice include using recycled paper products and finding used equipment that can work for your office. 4. Other ideas to make your practice green range from getting a free energy audit to supporting carpools for office staff. 5. Sustainable building design includes such initiatives as improving storm water quality and quantity; harvesting daylight; and using natural, local materials. Chapter FastFACTS