Atlantic Authoring Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Commitment to reducing energy use

Even small businesses can make a difference. Last year I reduced the carbon dioxide
emissions produced by my business by more than 2000 pounds annually. My goal is to
be a carbon neutral company in 2008 through major reductions in energy use and the
purchase of carbon offsets. Here are some of the changes I have made to continue to
reduce my energy consumption in 2007:

Using all compact fluorescent light bulbs
Switching from a desktop to a silver rated energy efficient laptop computer
Using energy efficient settings on office equipment and lighting
Recycling all paper manuscripts and office supplies
Using office materials with a high post-consumer content
Proper recycling and disposal of electronic-waste
Purchasing carbon offsets for all business-related travel
Planting a tree a year as a carbon sink