My Organized Biz

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 they go from the trash can to the incineration facility to be burned or the landfill to never biodegrade.
Good news!
Several companies have taken up the challenge to remove these plastic disks from the waste stream and put them back into use. In some cases, they’ll …read more

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(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 in this article from Science Daily!

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(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 enough to get my blood boiling.
Before I break into a full-fledged rant, I have to say that I learned some interesting information about Office Depot that warrants recognition.
In the last four years Office Depot has developed:

An environmental stewardship page on their website
A free guide called …read more

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(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 they lived two counties away.
I’d run errands in one direction in the morning, drive home (to my office) for lunch, and then zip back out again in the afternoon. No biggie. Eveyone does it.
At $3.20ish a gallon (and rising), I’m realizing that this haphazard …read more

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(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, trying to stretch out the stiff muscles. Maybe your back aches or you’re hunched over because there’s no lumbar support. You might eventually consider (like I have) bringing in a chair that would remedy your discomfort.
How does this affect your organized biz? Well, discomfort equals …read more

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(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 the Office – learn how to prevent juice leaks, maximize natural light, and get connected to renewable energy.
Resources for Recycling Office Electronics – here’s a huge pile of resources for this invasive problem.
Check in often at Greener Assets for ideas and information about how to …read more

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(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 and doom, it’s a bracing wake-up call for change – including really clear and do-able steps.
Here’s an except from their Another Way website for an idea about how you can contribute to positive change:
Power down! A great deal of the resources we use and …read more

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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 can bring more sunshine into your life. A little spritz of water and a soft rag will do the trick.
Dust – In fung shui, dust represents dead energy. With rag in hand, give your office an invigorating feeling with some fresh energy (not to mention …read more

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It may be more apparent around the holidays, but approximately 30% of all household waste is made of packaging. Containers, boxes, plastic, Styrofoam, and shrink wrap are used to bring products safely and attractively into your home or office.
Printer ink cartriges are a small step above often gratuitous packaging, but it’s common for people to throw these little plastic boxes away when they’re drained.
Instead, here are two solutions to consider that save resources and money:
1. Refill:
When I bought my laptop, I fell for the trap of getting a cheapo printer along with it. Call me a sucker, but …read more

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