Editor’s Note: Retailers in Search of Another Type of Green

✱ Recycle paper, plastic, aluminum and ink cartridges; reuse packing materials and cardboard boxes; and use double-sided printing.

✱ Reduce paper transactions by going digital for bill payment, vendor ordering and invoices.

✱ Switch to rechargeable batteries; purchase energy-efficient PCs, printers and other equipment that has an EnergyStar label.