Today’s world is much different than it was just a decade ago. Many of the items we grew accustomed to discarding into landfills and trash bins are now able to be refurbished, recycled and reused. Read More…

Paper is one of the most talked about items when the conversation turns to recycling. Why? Because it’s everywhere! Right now I look around my desk and I see a box of tissues, my note book, printed out calendars, a magazine, scrap paper for quick notes, a picture of one of my friends and, a large calendar with a pretty pony, and many more paper related products. It’s all around us, we use it every day and we use a lot of it. Read More…

We’ve had a lot of fun this April with out Earth Day 2012 Series and now it’s time for the final entry. We’ll start off with a quick review of the first three posts and then move onto some bonus info! Read More…

The equipment choices made by the managers or the owners of a business can have a large impact on the overall operating costs of and the environmental consequences of an office. Utilizing the most efficient light bulbs, appliances and vehicles will have a dramatic on monthly costs and will in the long term pay for themselves. Read More…

In the United States, the availability of reliable utilities is very much taken for granted. Flick a switch and the lights come on. Turn the tap and, voila, there is hot water. Unfortunately, this convenience also breeds a certain contempt for husbanding these valuable and expensive resources.

Most modern American offices hardly ever consider the environmental benefits and cost savings that some simple procedures can produce. The following five measures will more than pay for themselves and will leave a “greener” and cleaner planet besides. Read More…

Any plan to reduce clutter and inefficiency in an office makes good business sense. Less clutter allows for a more productive workspace and reduced inefficiency helps the business. In particular, ?green? initiatives are good for the planet and emotional well-being of the employees while having a demonstratively beneficial impact on a company’s earnings.

There are two ways to approach this process. Read More…

Learning how to become more environmentally responsible can be overwhelming.  Recently, we came across an article from A Sustainable World that gives 6 practical pieces of advice to get you headed in the right direction.

Decide to do it as a company. See our practical tips: how our office handles recycling.

Determine which areas to make changes in. “Analyze the business operations with an eye toward reducing energy consumption and waste – Common areas to consider are lighting, powering your equipment, heating, air-conditioning, transportation and water use.”
Pick the easiest first. “Find steps you can accomplish almost immediately, said Mr. Bowman, and then build from there with actions that cost nothing or very little to apply” – What are the easiest products to recycle?
Invest in energy-efficient equipment. [and supplies…recycled paper, recycled note cards.]

Be honest and clear about the changes you’ve made. You can’t really say your company is “green” and all you do is recycle your soda cans.
Review your results periodically.   Once a quarter, year, or as often as you can find time, evaluate what you’re doing, how it’s working, and where you can improve.

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Original Post Date: 31 May 2011

Happy Earth Day!

Don’t forget about your chance to win a $50 gift card to Red Lobster or Olive Garden by entering our Earth Day contest

Here is a collection of links to help you minimize paper waste:

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

How to reduce paper waste by purchasing blank, print your own products

About our recycled products: What’s available?

Practical tips: how our office handles recycling

Learn the rules of paper recycling

What are the easiest products to recycle?

Recycling Comes to a Post Office Near You

How many times can you recycle a piece of paper?

What happens if I put the wrong thing in the recycling bin?

Ways to save ink and money: Learn 11 Small Ways to Save Big on Ink Looking for more ways to save on ink?

• Purchase high-yield cartridges
• Bundle colors (i.e. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and/or Black)
• Don’t buy singles; instead, purchase multi-packs
• Use postcards!  Our Four-of-a-Kind Postcards? are 1/4 of a letter size sheet of paper.  That’s a 75% savings!

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How do you lessen your impact on the environment?

When reading this article on the LA Times’ blog, the question came up of whether shipping label sheets can be recycled.  The answer…

We have found that you should ask your municipality if something is recyclable. In our area, we were told that shipping label sheets (and an empty sheet after you have peeled all of the labels off), are recyclable. So, we would suggest you check with your locality about any item in question.

Check out more ways to recycle paper

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What do you recycle?