Lead by Example (or, "Go Green, Pt. 2")

I work in a large office building that has an equally large cafeteria. Recently, the management replaced the usual loose stacks of paper napkins with plastic dispensers that allow only one napkin to be removed at a time. On each dispenser are the prominent signs showed above.

Although that seems like a positive development, consider what surrounds the dispensers. Large bins of "disposable" plastic forks, spoons, and knives. Stacks of folded cardboard trays for carting your food (which the cafeteria will only give you on styrofoam plates, bowls, and cups.) Plastic straws wrapped in paper, paper salt/pepper packets, and plastic-lined foil packets for condiments. And underneath the countertop? Giant trash cans for throwing all this stuff away, along with any half-eaten food. Not a single recycling or composting bin.

Be a leader!