Earth Day is here! More and more folks are working hard to be earth-conscious these days. Here at Sisarina HQ we are always looking to reduce waste and save electricity. Although Kermit the Frog didn't think it was easy being green, we think it is! Here are some great ways to save some trees in the process.
Ways to make your workspace more earth-friendly:
- replace your incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs
- bring your own coffee mug to the office instead of using plastic or styrofoam cups
- use power strips and make sure you turn off all computers at night
- check office appliances to make sure they have a high Energy Star rating
- be conservative with your thermostat settings & use a programmable thermostat if possible
- make sure recycle bins & containers are easily available to everyone
- keep blinds/drapes closed when possible to keep office temperature stable
Make being green a habit and:
- print only when absolutely necessary
- use recycled paper and inks (or soy-based inks) for your printer
- when you must print, use the back of old documents for draft printing and then print your documents double-sided to reduce paper usage
- file digital documents electronically instead of printing and filing - Sisarina loves Dropbox!
- email newsletters instead of mailing them - Sisarina loves MailChimp!
- keep plants in your office to help purify the air
- recycle old business cards
- choose furniture, desk accessories and office supplies made from recycled materials
- look for environmentally friendly coffees and teas - Trader Joes and ZenTaraTea have some excellent choices!
- take the train, bus or metro to the office or meetings whenever possible
These earth-friendly tips can help you save the earth AND money! It only takes one to make a difference. Let's do it together!
Answer us: What are your favorite earth-friendly office tips?
