Fisher, A (2005, Dec 4). 7 Ways to Make Your Office Greener. Retrieved December 5, 2007, from Fortune Web site: http://money.cnn.com/2007/12/04/news/economy/environment.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2007120509
This article talks about 7 little things you can do to make your office greener
1. Bring in your own coffee mug; stryofoam is not recyclable
2. Use your office paper more than once and as much as possible; recycle!
3. Switch your computer to “sleep” mode when you’re away on lunch break (95% savings)
4. Turn the computer OFF when you leave
5. Have a plant, looks pretty and helps filter air
6. Work from home; saves on gas
7. Use refillable pens; Americans buy 5.1 billion a year and waste 770 tons of plastic
Even if someone did even one of these things it may make a big difference in what our world will look like in the future. If being green is something you’re passionate about make sure there is an outlet in your company where you can share your passion and spread it on. There is nothing negative that can happen by doing these 3 few tips; you can just be responsible for helping keep the world a cleaner place! Now, don’t forget to turn your computer off tonight!
Kelly Stillman
