by Dan | January 2, 2009 | In Celebrations, Recycling, Reuse, Water, Work | 1 Comment
If you were lucky enough to receive lots of Christmas Cards, then think about how you recycle them. Many supermarkets have started offering Christmas Card recycling schemes, which is a really easy way to recycle your cards. However, you can also cut up your Christmas cards to make your own gift tags!
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by Dan | December 19, 2008 | In Work | No Comments (Yet!)
With all the bad news about unemployment rising, you might already be considering a new career? Perhaps you already have a variety of skills that you could apply to a green business?
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You’ve heard about ebooks and text book renting for students, and of course using your local library, but how about a simple book and magazine swap at your place of work?
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by Dan | November 10, 2008 | In Energy Suppliers, Green Resources, Home, Water, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
With the environment and being eco-friendly becoming a growing concern, there are a few organisations that have been set up to help people save money and be more eco-aware. One of these organisations in the UK is called the Energy Saving Trust. The Energy Saving Trust gives impartial energy saving advice for your home, businesses and communities.
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Most people would be surprised to learn that the paper and printing industry ranks fourth among manufacturers in the amount of energy used. Producing paper and the electricity used for factory operations requires a massive amount of energy, and thus fossil fuels. Printers, thus, are major users of natural resources.
Certified Green Printers like Bacchus Press keep track of their total energy usage and implement strategies for offsetting the environmental impact of their businesses. The goal is to be a “sustainable printer.”
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by Dan | October 29, 2008 | In Home, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
Sustainability today means more than just changing out the light bulbs, carpooling and biking. There are many other opportunities available that help to reduce carbon footprint and saving trees is a huge part of it. Think about how they say that 17 trees make only one ton of paper when printing out numerous documents! Here are a few tips that will help you to save forests.
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by Dan | September 26, 2008 | In Recycling, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
If you want a great eco tip for your workplace, then take a look at these green office equipment and stationary suppliers.
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by Dan | August 25, 2008 | In Travel, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
Just commuting to work has a massive impact on the environment, with harmful emissions and debris from vehicles! So work as close to home as possible. Or if your company allows teleworking, perhaps work from home once or twice a week. You’ll also save money on fuel too!
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