Reuse and Recycle Office Supplies
- Use the back side of paper
- Don’t use post its, use free online apps like: TaDa
- Ship packages from reused boxes, alert your customers why you are reusing boxes, they will know you are energy conscious, and be more likely to come back
- Provide employees with non-disposable forks / plates / mugs as opposed to paper or throwaway items
- Print less out
- Buy recycled copy paper, refillable pens, and recycled office supplies. Here is a great place for that: The Green Office
Reduce Energy Consumption
- Use fewer gas powered products
- Use Solar, wind and water energy generators. View our Solar options.
- Regulate your Thermostat
- Bring a sweater in the winder
- Purchase energy –efficient heaters
Use Biodegradable and Less Toxic Cleaning Products
- Sea salt makes a course but gentle cleanser for scouring when mixed with baking soda.
- Baking soda not only cleanses but also gets rid of odors.
- Vinegar removes grease and dirt, and white vinegar gets rid of carpet odors.
- Essential lavender oil makes for a nice room deodorizer with a calming effect.
- Citrus juice and peels are great room fresheners.
- A great new technology that uses only water!! Check it out (Promise it amazing)
Make Your Business Environment Greener
- By adding living plants and/or a water feature to your business, you make it a healthier workspace. Living plants such as spider plants, peace lilies, and philodendrons filter out the pollutants in the air. You can save money by taking cuttings from one plant to make new plants. A water feature in your business humidifies and ionizes the air, cutting down on the level of static electricity. The sound of the water both relaxes and energizes you while you work. Get a money tree for good business prosperity!
Lighting:
- Buy Energy efficient lighting solutions. Think of them as an investment that will pay off in the long run. View our selection of LED Light bulbs for restaurant, home, and business use.
