by David | July 28, 2009 | In Business, Saving Energy, Work | 1 Comment
So your reading this blog. That means you care about the environment. That means you probably already switch your office monitor off at night. However, what about the other monitors in your office, that your colleagues leave switched on?
by David | June 26, 2009 | In Work | No Comments (Yet!)
Following on on the heels of yesterdays post about email printing, here is another great little and simple tip you can implement to reduce the amount of email printing in your office. Read the rest of this tip…
You may have seen the above logo on other people’s email footers. Do you have it on yours? Read the rest of this tip…
Keeping with the water theme from yesterday, do you have a water machine in your workplace? Read the rest of this tip…
by David | February 19, 2009 | In Technology, Work | 7 Comments
When buying new computer equipment for the office, consider buying laptop computers rather than desktop PCs. Old desktop computers can seriously waste energy, often consuming up to 400 Watts of power. Laptop computers are much more energy efficient, using up to 70% less heat.
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by David | January 26, 2009 | In Home, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
Nansulate is a water-based acrylic latex base containing an insulating nanocomposite material. The paint is used to coat walls and ceilings, acting as a layer of insulation to reduce energy costs associated with heating and cooling. Nansulate is suitable for both residential and industrial applications, where the coating can be also used on pipes, tanks and equipment.
Nansulate is not a ceramic coating, but a transparent 'paint'. The coating does not change the appearance of the painted surface, making it suitable for a wide variety of surfaces. Even better, Nansulate doesn't contain any VOCs either!
I think that the product is a great idea for adding insulation. You can add an insulating layer to older buildings without the need for specialists to apply the coating. If you combine this with other insulating materials, you can massively reduce your heating and cooling bills. The Nansulate is very effective on its own, giving most users between 20% and 40% savings!
Thanks to Francesca from Nansulate for telling me about the product.
by David | January 16, 2009 | In Student Life, Work | No Comments (Yet!)
You can improve the classroom or office air quality by opting for non-toxic, xylene free whiteboard markers. The Aus Pen is both refillable and recycleable.
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by David | 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 David | 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 David | 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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by David | November 4, 2008 | In Recycling, Work | 3 Comments
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 David | 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 David | 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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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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