Link love for green office ideas
February 18, 2008 by Jennifer Hofmann
(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
Green Office: Maximize Printer Ink
February 5, 2008 by Jennifer Hofmann
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


