Top tips to make your work more green

Not everyone can afford to install solar panels or get a new Prius this Earth Day, but there is one place you can go green without spending an arm and a leg or radically changing your lifestyle and workstyle.

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7 Ways to Be Greener and More Productive with Your Printer

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1. Keep supplies at the point of use.

2. Print in “draft” mode to save ink.

3. Keep a scratch paper tray.

4. Make your printed documents come out in proper order.

5. Use scratch paper by default, and print on new paper only when necessary.

6. Label your printer’s particularities.  

7. Just don’t print.

via Lifehack.org

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5 easy ways to green your PC

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  1. Shutdown Your Computer Without Losing the Perks of an Always-On PC
  2. Save Paper when Printing
  3. Turn Off Peripherals to Kill the Vampires
  4. Estimate Your Power Usage
  5. How Do You Make Your Computer More Eco-Friendly?

via lifehacker

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How To Make Your Work Area Green

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1. Computer Conservation

  • Invest in an energy-saving computer, monitor and printer
  • Switch to energy-saving settings
  • Turn off your computer whenever you're not using it
  • Set it to sleep mode when you are away for short periods of time

    2. Paper-Less is More

  • Keep copies of important emails, files, manuals and more on your computer
  • Don't get any extra catalogues or magazines mailed to your office
  • Get your check directly deposited instead of a waiting for a hard copy
  • Send company updates through email instead of on paper
  • Review any documents online instead of printing them out

    3. Prioritize Your Paper Use

  • Buy recycled and chlorine-free paper
  • Try paper made from organic products like bamboo, cotton or hemp
  • Print on both sides of the paper
  • Shred old paper to use as packing material
  • Save and reuse old boxes
  • Use old sheets of paper for scrap paper or note-taking

    4. Recycle

  • Paper products like copy paper, envelopes, magazines, etc.
  • Cardboard boxes from shipped supplies
  • Soda cans and plastic bottles
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic bags
  • Ink cartridges

    5. The Power of the Printer

  • Try not to print in color
  • Use a printer that does double-sided copying
  • Print in draft mode
  • Use old paper with extra space to print small documents
  • Recycle ink and toner cartridges

    6. Air You Can Bare

  • Use non-toxic cleaning products
  • Open your windows to increase air flow
  • Don't smoke in or near the office
  • Never bring any type of aerosol can to work
  • Use an air purifier to get rid of contaminants

    7. Travel with Care

  • Join a ride share group
  • Take the train, bus or subway
  • Ride a bike or walk if you live close enough
  • Invest in a green car like a hybrid
  • Reduce your travel by working from home whenever possible

    8. Plant a Plant on Your Desk

    9. Food For Thought

  • Pack your lunch in a reusable lunch bag or box
  • If you bring your lunch in a paper or plastic bag, reuse or recycle them
  • Use plastic containers and silverware that can be washed and used again
  • Switch to organic food and drinks
  • Drink from the fountain or a water filtration system instead of brining water bottles
  • Recycle your soda cans, bottles and aluminum foil
  • Use a washable napkin instead of paper towels
  • Walk to a lunch eatery if you forgot to pack it

    10. Spread the Word

  • Encouraging the office to join or start a recycling program
  • Purchasing company carbon credits
  • Buying eco-friendly office products
  • Setting up a carpool calendar
  • Getting everyone to pack their lunch and eat together

    • via ezinearticles

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    10 more tips to green your work

    environment environment - 2 months ago

    1. More work, less energy

    2. Digitize

    3. Don’t be a paper pusher

    4. Greening the commute

    5. Green sleeves

    6. Work from home

    7. Use green materials

    8. Redesign the workspace

    9. Lunch time

    10. Get others in on the act

    via treehugger.com

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