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    Question

    How much of my carbon footprint and my company's carbon footprint can I reduce by working at home?

    Answer

    If you eliminated one trip to work per week, you'd save between 1,316 and 2,600 pounds of carbon dioxide per telecommuter per year.

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    Question

    Will you please provide information about automobiles' volatile organic compound (VOC) ratings?

    Answer

    Unfortunately, there haven't been any systematic studies of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the full range of new cars, though one might be welcome.

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