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Archive for the ‘Green Office’ Category

April 12th, 2008

Product of the Week: Green cleaning products

If you’re thinking about cleaning your workspace, you might wonder what to clean with. Here are some suggestions:
Seventh Generation has a great line of Free and Clear household cleaning products including dish soap, glass cleaner, and all-purpose cleaner that are free of dyes and fragrances. They’re biodegradable, free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and are […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

April 2nd, 2008

Makeover Wednesday: Spring cleaning

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - In my part of the world, daffodils have been blooming for weeks and days are getting brighter and longer.
Unfortunately, all that sunshine means winter’s dust and cobwebs are more visible than ever. I’m getting that springtime itch to, yes, clean up.
My to-do list includes shampooing the carpets, washing windows, getting financial records under […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

March 29th, 2008

Tip of the week: Where can I recycle CDs and DVDs?

Until a few years ago, the only options for recycling CDs included making mobiles from fishing wire and tiling your bathroom floor.
Despite their primarily plastic contents, CDs and DVDs can’t be included in household recycling and very few centers are set up to accept them. Most people chuck them in the trash - where […]

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March 29th, 2008

Gravity-powered lamp for your office?

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This is so cool! You get quality light generated by the earth - and never have to worry about where to plug it in.
This modern LED-illuminated light generates the equivalent of a 40watt bulb (great for ambient lighting) and recently was awarded 2nd place in the Greener Gadgets Design Competition.
Get the whole scoop […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments

March 6th, 2008

It’s not “Office Despot” anymore…

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - It’s easy to lump all “big box” stores together. Face it: they’re shaped the same, they have sprawling parking lots out front, they all sell marked-up cr@p produced elsewhere - all in the name of business.
To be honest, even though I shop at some of them, just thinking about these companies is […]

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March 1st, 2008

6 creative ways to save cash and gas (at the same time)

(myorganizedbiz.com) - After having a coronary at the fuel pump recently, I have finally seen the light.
The old way:
Used to be that my clients would call me and ask if I was free on, say, Tuesday afternoon. I’d look at my calendar, see a blank spot of sufficient length, and say “sure.” Even if […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments

February 18th, 2008

Green ideas for your office chair

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I’ve been sitting on a moderately comfortable chair for a couple of years. I can’t seem to get myself to buy something new when the chair I have is still perfectly serviceable, attractive, and, well, free.
You may have noticed yourself wiggling around after a couple of hours of sitting at the computer, […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

February 18th, 2008

Link love for green office ideas

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - While I was over visiting Alison Kriscenski’s blog, Greener Assets, I stumbled across some great posts she’s written about how to make your office greener AND save money.
Here’s a small sampling - compiled for your viewing pleasure:
Greener Files - ideas for saving paper, printer ink, and integrating digital records.
Greening Your Electricity at […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

February 17th, 2008

How to use less stuff (and save money)

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This video is incredible. Please, when you have 20 minutes, watch it. The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard.The way you look at business will change.
The main premise of the 20 minute video is that the economy can’t exist in its current paradigm forever because the planet’s resources are finite. Instead of gloom […]

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February 12th, 2008

10 ways to love your office for Valentine’s Day

Ages ago, Kitty Kallen sang “little things mean a lot” and it’s still true - for your office.
This Valentine’s Day, put on this crooner and take some time to show your office how much you care with these 10 little things.
Clean your windows - Even if you have a cleaning service, completing this oft-neglected task […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

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