In an effort to reduce waste and excess expense, The INN's emergency shelters recently went totally "green" by adding recycling bins to all facilities, discontinuing daily use of paper, styrofoam and disposable kitchen items, and discouraging staff from unnecessary printing of emails and other documents. Judith Dean, Director of Shelter Programs, is thrilled with the result. "Not only are we saving money and reducing waste, but shelter guests are learning valuable recycling practices that they will hopefully take with them when they move on, " Dean said. " The INN is also working to have its offices and soup kitchens follow suit by implementing their own earth-saving 'green' practices ."