Contents Introduction Learn the lingo Preserve and conserve Think about ink Do it digitally Consider alternative papers Choose better bleaching solutions Educate your clients Practice what you preach Offset cost with creativity Know industry standards Evaluate projects individually Stay informed

Many of us make a conscious effort to practice environmental responsibility. We haul old newspapers to local recycling centers. We use ink refill kits instead of buying new cartridges for our printers. And who doesn?t have at least one blue recycling bin wedged underneath the desk?

But is this enough? Noah Scalin, founder of ALR Design doesn?t think so. ?Social consciousness isn?t just about making good paper and ink choices,? he says. ?A lot more of it has to do with how work is produced.? For designers, this means keeping the environment in mind when planning projects. The following guide to ?more green? offers 12 ways to incorporate environmental awareness into your work.