A nuts-and-bolts guide to greening your practice

摘要

It's nice to know that you can help save the planet (and your health) while also saving money. Most of the green steps outlined in this guide will actually save you money in the long run.How can you calculate green savings? Some ECPs, such as Saba Ayalew, OD, at Metropolitan Optical in Washington, D.C., simply keep and compare their same-month, year-to-year energy bills to detect savings.“We have seen the decision to install LED commercial lighting and fixtures, as opposed to traditional lighting and fixtures, translate to a measurable savings in energy costs for us,” she says.