As part of an effort to conserve resources and cultivate an eco-conscious image, many companies across the nation are adopting environmentally friendly business practices. Here are some ways that American corporations plan to go green:

McDonald’s : Gradually reducing the petroleum content of burger patties by 50 percent

: Gradually reducing the petroleum content of burger patties by 50 percent Tribune Company : To save trees, Tribune Co. will eliminate newspaper print subscriptions by keeping exact same business model they currently practice

: To save trees, Tribune Co. will eliminate newspaper print subscriptions by keeping exact same business model they currently practice General Electric : Recycling bin in office

: Recycling bin in office Ford : Slapping the prefix “eco” somewhere on future models

: Slapping the prefix “eco” somewhere on future models Staples : Standard copy paper to now be 2½ by 4 inches instead of wasteful 8½ by 11 inches

: Standard copy paper to now be 2½ by 4 inches instead of wasteful 8½ by 11 inches Fermilab : Installing hand cranks on all particle accelerators

: Installing hand cranks on all particle accelerators Buffalo Wild Wings : In an effort that could save up to 20 gallons of water per person per day, employees banned from washing their hands after using restroom

: In an effort that could save up to 20 gallons of water per person per day, employees banned from washing their hands after using restroom Koch Industries: High-powered, energy-efficient lobbyists to be installed outside company headquarters