Posts Tagged ‘green office’

Green Living Tips Blog Carnival #2

There are lots of great bloggers that are devoting their time to educate others by providing lots of great green living tips.  Visit these blogs for lots of great green ideas!

wknight35 presents Project Get Off the Grid: Phase I – Results posted at Green Light Reflections.

Nancy Miller presents Building a Green World, With Green Buildings posted at Top Online Engineering Degree.

Tiffany Washko presents Are You in Danger of Becoming Free? posted at Natural Family Living Blog.

Anika presents A mouthful posted at It’s easy being green.

Derek Pryde presents Energy Saving Solutions That Will Not Change Your Lifestyle | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “The rise and drop in temperatures in the coming years, place intense pressures on consumers around the world as this means only one thing, more energy and fuel are needed to control the environment and make homes more comfortable.”

Derek Pryde presents Pros and Cons of Residential Solar Energy System | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Harnessing the power of the sun”

Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “As the cost of living continues to rise, energy reports and broadcasts are crammed with energy saving tips and suggestions. Some energy saving tips require initial investments, some just solicit a change of lifestyle.”

Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy without Breaking a Bank | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Energy is not just the monthly bill you have to pay each month; it is the foundation of everything you do and the life to everything you have”

Derek Pryde presents Saving Energy with Proper House Insulation | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Why is efficient home insulation good for saving energy?Almost half of your electric bill goes to regulating the temperature of your home. Thus if you want to save on your electric bills, the best place to start is your home”

Derek Pryde presents The Cost of Solar Energy Systems | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Solar energy is free but the tools that will enable you to harness this free energy are not.If you are planning to install a solar energy system right at your home and would like to know how much it would cost, there are 3 things you need to consider:”

Derek Pryde presents What Are Green Energy Sources | GREEN LIVING ADVICE posted at Green Living Advice, saying, “Many homeowners today are looking into integrating green energy sources for developing more energy efficient homes and businesses. A green energy source is power generated through renewable resources, such as the sun, wind and water. The other benefit of green energy sources is their low contribution to global warming, pollution and other environmental issues.”

Chris presents The Great Sunflower Project – free seeds! posted at Smith Family Garden, saying, “Free Sunflower seeds for your garden! The Great Sunflower Project wants to determine areas where bee numbers are critically low. You can help and get free seeds in the process.”

Bobbie Whitehead presents Suffolk Community Gardens posted at Bobbie Whitehead.

Ernesto Maitim presents Solar Panel Shingles – Great Source of Alternative Power posted at Solar Panel Watt.

Ernesto Maitim presents How are Solar Panels Made? posted at Solar Panel Watt.

Gretchen presents Eco-Friendly Considerations for Dinnerware? posted at Dishes & China.

Insurance Toolbox presents Tax Benefits for Going Green in the 2009 Stimulus Package | Fine-Tuned Finances posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.

Sigrid Landau presents How to Build Homemade Solar Panels – Simple Tips to Get Started posted at A1 How To, saying, “There are many reasons that a person may be interested in learning how to build homemade solar panels. Tapping the sun for power is becoming more popular and used by a growing number of people.”

Matthew Paulson presents Tax Benefits for Going Green in the 2009 Stimulus Package | Fine-Tuned Finances posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.

Cathy Herard presents Soap Nuts! posted at Let’s Be Green Together, saying, “Soap nuts are truly the most amazing, natural way to do your laundry! They are wallet and environmentally friendly at the same time!”

Steward presents My Bike Commuting Journey posted at Bike Commuting For Beginners, saying, “There are a lot of different reasons to begin bike commuting – and only one of which is reducing your impact on the environment.”

Lisa Spinelli presents Federal Cash for Clunkers Update: On Hold posted at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance, saying, “thank you for considering my article.”

steven germain presents Bill and The Earth Room… posted at Rough Fractals, saying, “This is the greenest office in the world – really read this and see the video.

John Coke presents How To Conserve Electricity For Beginners posted at Conserving Electricity In The House, saying, “I would like to contribute this article covering how each of us can establish a roam map for conserving electricity in the home. Awareness and mindset help us to drive actions.”

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Kathy - July 11, 2010 at 5:52 am

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The Eco Friendly Office

Green Home Office

Green Home Office

If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time in your home office. I know that most normal people use the majority of their home’s energy in the kitchen and laundry room, but in my house, it’s probably all expended in the office.

I’ve been making a conscious effort to have an eco friendly office, and thought it would be worthwhile to pass on some of my ideas.

~ Since lots of paper is dealt with in the average home office, it’s a wise idea to have a special bin for paper that can be recycled near by. Most people will do something consistently if it’s easy, I’m definitely one of those people!

~ Go Paperless. Instead of printing emails, web pages, and other items on your computer, create an organized file structure so you can save everything electronically. Back up your files so that you don’t lose important documents.

~ Take 2 minutes to add a line to your email signature that asks people not to print your emails.

~ Spend a few hours signing up for electronic bills, if you haven’t already. Sign up for online banking so you can pay your bills online.

~ Buy only recycled printer paper for your office.

~ Use scrap paper instead of virgin paper for doodling and writing notes to your self.

~ If you are planning to remodel your office, consider purchasing green office furniture made from recycled or renewable products. If you are painting, use low or zero VOC paints.

~ Check to make sure that all lights fixtures in your office are equipped with CFL light bulbs. CFL’s are a economical and easy way to help create an eco friendly office.

~ I have to have my computer on when I get up in the morning so I can check my email right away…if you’re like me, set your computer to turn off at a certain time each night and to turn back on 5 minutes before you get up in the morning, that way it will be powered on and ready for you to use right when you wake up and you’ll still be saving energy while you sleep.

~ I recently learned that PaperMate is now making 60% recycled pencils. They’re only slightly more expensive than regular pencils and they’re good for the environment. You know what they say about every little bit helping…

~ Speaking of green writing utensils, Pilot now has a line of pens called BeGreen. Their pens are made from 81% recycled content and cost just under $20 for a case of 12.

~ Don’t forget to turn your lights off when you don’t need them and when you leave the office!

Drop us a line and let us know what you’re doing to make your office more green!

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Kathy - January 7, 2009 at 12:54 am

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