Growing Small Businesses Green with Virtual Assisant Services and Eco-Friendly Office Alternatives
Dear EarthTalk: What is the environmental impact of so many people now using sites like Facebook and spending so much time online? -- Bob Yearling, Paris, TX The environmental impact of so much online time really boils down to energy usage, which in turn affects the amount of greenhouse gases we … [Read more...]
Eco-ski destinations and resorts provide a greener alternative for skiing and other recreational and sports enthusiasts. Private hotels and lodges are now incorporating green and environmentally friendly initiatives in their building and design practices and day-to-day operations as a way of … [Read more...]
As the shift to a greater ecological consciousness continues out of the necessity of long term survival, you might be wondering just what it is that you can do to help out the effort. Here are a few things to get you started on reforming your life in tune with the balanced harmony of our … [Read more...]
It's hard to believe that 10 years ago, I sat in my office in WPB, FL watching the World trade Center crumble before me on every news channel. Truth be told, I was so hung over that morning. We had been out at my now brother-in-law's camp site all night while he was gator hunting. It took … [Read more...]
The greenest printing is no printing at all, but sometimes you have to have a business card or brochure to give to potential clients. So, if you must print, print green! Printing for Less has covered a wide scope of green printing practices from FSC certified paper, vegetable based inks, … [Read more...]
Environmentally friendly cars, so-called "Eco Cars", are big sellers these days, and are capturing the imagination and budgets of new car shoppers, particularly in trend-setting markets such as California. With gas prices so high now, and set to go even higher, people are looking for a way to save … [Read more...]
Businesses can be notorious for bad waste management procedures and plastic disposal by employees is usually at the top of the list. Used and tossed in the garbage without a thought many of us should be thinking more clearly about our relationship to the synthetic material, which takes hundreds … [Read more...]
I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! We had a nice evening with a few friends and good food. Getting back on track, slowly and bleary-eyed I stumble to the computer this morning to find that WordPress has rolled out version 3.2. Some features include: Refreshed Administative UI - … [Read more...]
The longer sunny days and sweltering heat can only mean one thing—the summer is here. And what better what to kick-start the season than by sprucing up your work wardrobe and dressing accordingly? To help you sizzle in the office this summer while simultaneously working to be eco-friendly, … [Read more...]
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