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		<title>How to get your Employee’s to be Eco-Friendly</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 02:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have decided to make a big work decision and go green. That means you have taken the time to turn your office into an office that tries it’s hardest not to harm the earth. You know it’s a great decision but you may have a hard time convincing your employees otherwise. You may run [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2012/05/09/how-to-get-your-employees-to-be-eco-friendly/">How to get your Employee’s to be Eco-Friendly</a></p>
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<p><strong>Supply them:</strong> To help your employee’s get on to the eco-friendly band wagon, supply them with the tools to get there. There are plenty of eco- friendly office supplies sites that you can use, like pens, paper, toner, ink and other things. Most of the time, people have a hard time spending the extra penny on something eco-friendly, so look into buy coffee mugs and water tumblers so they aren’t using paper cups and what not.</p>
<p><strong>Incentives:</strong> Just like when your company hit’s a team goal or does something well, you reward them. Host mini-contests that lean on the green side, the employee to use the least amount of paper, or that recycles the most while at work gets a small prize. (And don’t forget to give them an eco-friendly prize!)</p>
<p><strong>Keep positive:</strong> Be careful not to harp on your employee’s, you don’t want to annoy them with your constant pestering. Keep it light hearted and fun. The more you make it an exciting and fun thing, the less they will resist. Make sure that you do not force your personal reasons on going green on them.</p>
<p><strong>Educate:</strong> Teach your employees why you and your company have chosen the path you have. Leaving literature for them to read in the work/break room is a good start. Don’t be afraid to hold a small meeting on your decision. As stated before you do not want to bombard them with your personal views and what not, so focus on why it is beneficial within in the company and avoid talking about why ’you’ have chosen to be eco-friendly. Posters, brochures, occasional, email links and blogs will also educate your employees. The more they know, the more your employees will understand and want to be more green conscious.</p>
<p>Once your employees understand why eco-friendly is the best way to go, they most likely will jump on board. Remember to make it fun and don’t force your green ways on them. Good luck and have fun being an eco-friendly office!</p>
<p>This Guest post is by Christine Kane from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.internetserviceproviders.org/" target="_blank">internet service providers,</a> she is a graduate of Communication and Journalism. She enjoys writing about a wide-variety of subjects for different blogs. She can be reached via email at: Christi.Kane00 @ gmail.com.</p>
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		<title>Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going green isn&#8217;t exactly easy to do by your lonesome. Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. Sure we can make the switch to CFLs, carpool three days [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2012/01/24/use-online-calculators-to-reduce-emissions-and-save-energy/">Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy</a></p>
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<p>In order to get the right idea about your own carbon footprint and ways to lessen its size, take advantage of resources available to you online. In particular, utilize the following four calculators that can make it easier to determine how to go about leading a greener life:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html" target="_blank">Household Emissions Calculator</a>: This handy tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency estimates your household emissions based on the data you enter and provides you with possible solutions to lower these levels. It breaks it down in both a dollars perspective and an emissions perspective, which comes handy for those who can&#8217;t help but calculate the cost benefits of green living.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml" target="_blank">Fuel Economy Calculator</a>: Choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle you can afford is easier than using <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anywho.com/reverse-lookup" target="_blank">Anywho&#8217;s reverse phone number finder</a> thanks to the fuel economy calculator provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. Every car is cataloged, from the &#8217;57 Chevy to the 2012 Toyota Prius. Say goodbye to the days of the gas guzzler!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://hes.lbl.gov/consumer/" target="_blank">Home Energy Saver Calculator</a>: Utilizing a whole range of data from your zip code to the age of your home to the price of your current kilowatt hour of electricity, the Home Energy Saver Calculator gives you a concise formula for ways to save on energy. As user Nick Wilder said: “It is one government service that makes paying taxes worthwhile.&#8221;</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm" target="_blank">Carbon Footprint Calculator</a>: The only one not available through a government agency, this incredibly detailed service featured on the Nature Conservancy website calculates your entire carbon footprint. In addition to such specifics as estimated air travel, the Carbon Footprint Calculator also factors in your dietary habits, an often overlooked aspect of our impact on the environment.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to attempt going green alone. In fact it&#8217;s probably in both your best interest and the best interest of the planet if you don&#8217;t. Take advantage of all the free information that exists online, but particularly the useful eco-friendly calculators that make going green a lot easier and a lot more effective.</p>
<p><em>Alex S. is a freelance writer who has a passion for being eco-friendly, in addition enjoys learning about business and technology.</em></p>
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		<title>Go Green And Minimize Business Waste</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As concerns over climate change and our impact on the environment increases, there has never been a better time to start going green. Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/08/23/go-green-and-minimize-business-waste/">Go Green And Minimize Business Waste</a></p>
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<p>Some of the easiest ways of being energy efficient are making sure lights, air conditioning and computer monitors are turned off when not in use, using motion censored lighting wherever possible. Surprisingly, the need for air conditioning and central heating can be reduced significantly by choosing the right blinds for your office windows. By opting for insulating honeycomb or cellular blinds rather than the standard vertical or <a target="_blank" title="roller blinds" href="http://www.hillarys.ie/blinds/roller-blinds/" target="_blank">roller blinds</a> you can drastically reduce heat loss, keeping the office both warm in the winter and cool in the summer.</p>
<p>Ask your waste disposal suppliers about recycling options as you may be able to recycle anything from paper and exhibition display materials such as <a target="_blank" title="banner stands" href="http://www.marlerhaley.co.uk/" target="_blank">banner stands</a> to broken computer equipment and hazardous waste. Consider changing to suppliers that are dedicated to reducing their carbon foot-print, as there are many companies offering environmentally friendly products and services ensuring that your supplies do not contribute to damage caused by other businesses. Although recycling is an excellent way to improving your company’s green credentials, the best way (and most cost effective) is to avoid unnecessary waste in the first place. One of the easiest ways of doing this is reducing paperwork and print-outs. If possible print on both sides of the paper, send memos via email and store documents digitally. Keep any unwanted non-confidential print-outs for use as scrap paper and use recycled paper when possible, not only will you produce less waste, but help minimize those costly stationary orders.</p>
<p>There are many ways you can take charge of waste management, but as with any change it is most effective when everyone involved is equally committed. Many businesses offer incentives for employees to car share and use public transport, why not make it a team effort by getting your staff on board? Provide all necessary facilities for staff to heat, prepare and enjoy their lunch on-site to avoid the need to drive to local restaurants and cafes. Either provide mugs and cups or encourage staff to bring their own, reducing the need for wasteful paper and plastic coffee cups. By getting everyone involved you’ll not only boost team moral, but make the smaller changes more effective in reducing your business’s impact on the environment.</p>
<p><em>Liberty-Belle Howard is a UK blogger with a keen interest in green issues. She is currently writing on behalf of <a target="_blank" title="Marler Haley" href="http://www.marlerhaley.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marler Haley</a>.</em></p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/08/23/go-green-and-minimize-business-waste/">Go Green And Minimize Business Waste</a></p>
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		<title>Low-VOC Commercial Design Goes Mainstream</title>
		<link>http://eco-officegals.com/2011/03/02/low-voc-commercial-design-goes-mainstream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re thinking about how to create a healthier workplace environment, consider going low-VOC. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals widely used as ingredients in products such as paint, building materials and furnishings, office equipment and cleaning supplies. Elevated levels of VOCs have been linked to eye and respiratory irritation, headaches, fatigue and other [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/03/02/low-voc-commercial-design-goes-mainstream/">Low-VOC Commercial Design Goes Mainstream</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_2114109784" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/03/02/low-voc-commercial-design-goes-mainstream/" data-text="Low-VOC Commercial Design Goes Mainstream" data-desc="If you're thinking about how to create a healthier workplace environment, consider going low-VOC. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals widely used as ingredients in products such as paint, building materials and furnishings, office equipment and cleaning supplies. Elevated levels of" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/isc-low-emissions435.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_2114109784&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Flow-voc-commercial-design-goes-mainstream%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2869" title="Low VOC Office Remodel" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/isc-low-emissions435.jpg" alt="isc low emissions435 Low VOC Commercial Design Goes Mainstream" width="435" height="300" />If you&#8217;re thinking about how to create a healthier workplace environment, consider going low-VOC.</p>
<p>Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals widely used as ingredients in products such as paint, building materials and furnishings, office equipment and cleaning supplies. Elevated levels of VOCs have been linked to eye and respiratory irritation, headaches, fatigue and other symptoms associated with sick building syndrome.</p>
<p>When our company , ISC International, began to plan an office redesign, we made the reduction of VOCs a priority. At the time, some low- and no-VOC materials were just coming onto the market. But today, with a growing emphasis on indoor air quality and environmentally-friendly business practices, the low- VOC market is going mainstream. Manufacturers are responding to consumer demand, making low-VOC materials more accessible than ever.</p>
<p>Low-VOC paint: EPA standards for low-VOC paints took effect in 1999 and today, more than a decade later, durable low-VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes are widely available to both professional designers and do-it-yourselfers. When talking with a designer or shopping for paint, ask for it. In our redesign, we used Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore low- and no-VOC products.</p>
<p>Flooring: Environmentally-friendly flooring materials and adhesives help to minimize indoor air pollution. Today, formaldehyde-free bamboo, cork and hardwood can all be laid without the use of solvent-based adhesives. In our office redesign, we used porcelain tile and natural fiber, wool-based Karastan carpet which emits little to no VOCs yet is still durable and strong. To see a full listing of eco- friendly options, the Carpet and Rug Institute&#8217;s Green Label and Green Label Plus certification program rates low-VOC carpets.</p>
<p>Furnishings: Many furniture manufacturers today are minimizing the VOCs used in paints, adhesives, finishes and pressed wood products. As part of our redesign, we purchased Knoll office chairs that are GREENGUARD certified. GREENGUARD is one of several independent organizations that now certifies office furnishings that meet environmental criteria. We also incorporated faux leather couches and chairs into our design; they contain no tanning compounds yet look and feel as luxurious as the real<br />
thing.</p>
<p>By incorporating all of these elements into our company&#8217;s office redesign, we achieved two key objectives. First, when the project was complete, our employees were able to move into their new surroundings without experiencing any of the irritation, headaches or nausea that might have accompanied a traditional remodel. And secondly, we were able to build a healthy workplace without sacrificing aesthetics. High quality, low- and no-VOC products are becoming increasingly available, making it easier than ever for designers and building owners to reduce indoor air pollution and satisfy &#8220;green&#8221; corporate responsibility objectives in style.</p>
<p><em>David R. Meister is president of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iscinternational.com/" target="_blank">ISC International Ltd</a>, a privately-held company that provides global messaging services such as OCR fax services, and text message broadcasting services to businesses around the world including five of the top 10 businesses in the Fortune 500.</em></p>
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		<title>Business Gone Green: Simple Ways to Go Eco-Friendly</title>
		<link>http://eco-officegals.com/2011/02/13/business-gone-green-simple-ways-to-go-eco-friendly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of whether or not you adopt an eco-friendly attitude in your personal life, you should consider what the impact of your company has on the environment, your community, and the people who live there. Embracing an eco-consciousness with it comes to your business is not only a good move to shine up your public [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/02/13/business-gone-green-simple-ways-to-go-eco-friendly/">Business Gone Green: Simple Ways to Go Eco-Friendly</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_574172133" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/02/13/business-gone-green-simple-ways-to-go-eco-friendly/" data-text="Business Gone Green: Simple Ways to Go Eco-Friendly" data-desc="Regardless of whether or not you adopt an eco-friendly attitude in your personal life, you should consider what the impact of your company has on the environment, your community, and the people who live there. Embracing an eco-consciousness with it comes to your business is not only a good move to" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Green-Jobs.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_574172133&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F02%2F13%2Fbusiness-gone-green-simple-ways-to-go-eco-friendly%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2816" title="Beautiful headset woman in an forest" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Green-Jobs.jpg" alt="Green Jobs Business Gone Green: Simple Ways to Go Eco Friendly" width="136" height="203" />Regardless of whether or not you adopt an eco-friendly attitude in your personal life, you should consider what the impact of your company has on the environment, your community, and the people who live there. Embracing an eco-consciousness with it comes to your business is not only a good move to shine up your public image (and potentially increase consumer approval and consequently, sales), but it’s also the right thing to do for the environment. Every company that operates publicly should make an effort to reduce their carbon footprint within the community that supports them. So whether you have a small family operation that only employs a handful of people or you’re responsible for running a branch of an international, multi-million dollar corporation that employs hundreds or thousands globally, you need to be socially responsible enough to look at your pollution and waste and make an effort to do less harm.</p>
<p>One great way to start is with a waste assessment. If you’re not tracking your company’s waste, you could be doing more than just throwing away trash that could be recycled or using up unnecessary energy that pollutes the air and water; you could be losing a lot of needless money. By examining records (such as utility bills), doing company walkthroughs to see how materials are being used, and sorting through trash occasionally to see how many items are being wasted, you can get a good idea of the extent to which your business is flushing money (and the environment) down the drain. Ideally, you will find only a modicum of waste, but more likely it will be a landslide.</p>
<p>Next, you need to go about repairing the damage. A good step in the right direction is implementing a recycling program, and if you do it right, it will more than pay for itself. Start by setting up bins around the office, workshop, warehouse, or storefront you operate for employees, clients, and customers to recycle. You can make separate bins for glass, plastic, aluminum, and paper, or simply put it all together for later sorting (although this seems like a form of waste in itself…a time-waster). Next, set up a pickup with your local recycling center or find a way to transport these items yourself. A pickup will likely cost you something, but if you do it yourself, you can earn back the money you spent on your setup by turning in your cans and bottles for cash (either by weight or by item). Perhaps you can even get employees to pitch in and put the money into an “office party” fund or donate it to a green charity. By the way, donations are another great way to help the eco-friendly community, and you can use them as a tax write-off.</p>
<p>You should also make every effort to ensure that what’s coming into your business is just as green as what’s going out. Conserving energy or opting for sustainable alternatives is a great way to cut back on harmful pollution created by energy production, so use natural light whenever possible, set computer systems to go into sleep mode after a period of non-usage, install the insulation needed to cut back on heat and air conditioning, and think about adding solar panels on the roof of your facility (government rebates and tax breaks can reduce the initial cost and you’ll see a marked drop in utility bills). Doing your part for the environment doesn’t have to cost a lot, but it will take some effort on your part. Don’t shirk your responsibility in this area and your community, the environment, and future generations will all benefit (as will your business).</p>
<p><em>Leon Harris writes for Ryson which specializes in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ryson.com/Bucket.htm" target="_blank">bucket elevator conveyors</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ryson.com/" target="_blank">incline screw conveyor systems</a> to help reduce your business operation costs.</em></p>
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		<title>Guide to Eco Cruises</title>
		<link>http://eco-officegals.com/2011/01/07/guide-to-eco-cruises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FireSpin Jay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eco cruises are steadily growing in popularity as more and more cruise enthusiasts, and travelers in general, discover the friendlier way to enjoy a cruise vacation. Not only are cruise trips becoming greener and greener, but eco conscious activities and tours are being incorporated into the options available to guests. Some cruise lines, such as [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/01/07/guide-to-eco-cruises/">Guide to Eco Cruises</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1633558716" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/01/07/guide-to-eco-cruises/" data-text="Guide to Eco Cruises" data-desc="Eco cruises are steadily growing in popularity as more and more cruise enthusiasts, and travelers in general, discover the friendlier way to enjoy a cruise vacation. Not only are cruise trips becoming greener and greener, but eco conscious activities and tours are being incorporated into the options" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/PnO-Eco-Cruise.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1633558716&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Fguide-to-eco-cruises%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2746" title="Eco-Cruise" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/PnO-Eco-Cruise.jpg" alt="PnO Eco Cruise Guide to Eco Cruises" width="211" height="172" />Eco cruises are steadily growing in popularity as more and more cruise enthusiasts, and travelers in general, discover the friendlier way to enjoy a cruise vacation. Not only are cruise trips becoming greener and greener, but eco conscious activities and tours are being incorporated into the options available to guests. Some cruise lines, such as <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iglucruise.com/princess-cruises" target="_blank">Princess Cruises</a> and Holland America are being noted or their ocean friendly practices, eco tours and activities for green enthusiasts of all levels. If you are interested in taking an eco cruise for yourself, there are several options open to those interested and many things to look for when choosing the perfect line.</p>
<p>The South American cruises with Princess Cruises are a great choice for those interested in eco cruises because of the attention given to eco causes and locations. South American countries have begun to turn a lot of attention towards eco tourism. Many of the ports that Princess cruise ships call in at in South America have very earth friendly hotels, restaurants, tours, activities and shopping experiences for passengers. Many of the other itineraries are also scheduled around those countries and islands that are considered ecological treasures or eco friendly places.</p>
<p>Holland America Cruises is another popular choice among socially conscious travelers and cruise enthusiasts. Updated ships that take care of everything from using only reusable resources to conserving energy used onboard to reducing the amount of waste produced with every cruise. An entire overhaul of the ship was necessary to make the boats both seaworthy, but eco friendly powerhouses. To keep your voyage as eco friendly as possible, Holland Cruises books short voyage eco cruise tours that hop from one environmentally locale to the next.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, Disney Cruises is a huge new cruise line that operates many eco cruises and operates very ocean friendly liners. No matter which cruise ship or destination you decide on, each of the travel options offered are to the standards of many environmental groups in order to make sure that the throngs of passengers disturb the environment and wildlife as little as possible.</p>
<p>Eco cruises are the new way to travel with cruise lines, and hopefully more and more companies will move towards making their ships more environmental friendly in the future. Make sure that the voyage you decide to take is with a reputable company and that not only is the cruise ocean friendly, but that the destinations that the ship will be visiting are earth friendly as well.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/01/07/guide-to-eco-cruises/">Guide to Eco Cruises</a></p>
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		<title>Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals</title>
		<link>http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/20/green-gift-giving-kiss-naturals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This holiday season I discovered Kiss Naturals. I really love their kits and if you have little ones like me I know you will, too! Kiss Naturals makes DIY kits which come with everything needed to make your own natural lip gloss, perfume, soap and bath fizzies. A bit about Kiss Naturals: At Kiss Naturals, [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/20/green-gift-giving-kiss-naturals/">Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1991962847" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/20/green-gift-giving-kiss-naturals/" data-text="Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals" data-desc="This holiday season I discovered Kiss Naturals. I really love their kits and if you have little ones like me I know you will, too! Kiss Naturals makes DIY kits which come with everything needed to make your own natural lip gloss, perfume, soap and bath fizzies. A bit about Kiss Naturals: At Kiss" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lip_balm_kit.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1991962847&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2Fgreen-gift-giving-kiss-naturals%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p>This holiday season I discovered <a target="_blank" href="http://kissnaturals.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&amp;language=en" target="_blank">Kiss Naturals</a>. I really love their kits and if you have little ones like me I know you will, too! Kiss Naturals makes DIY kits which come with everything needed to make your own natural lip gloss, perfume, soap and bath fizzies. A bit about Kiss Naturals:</p>
<blockquote><p>At Kiss Naturals, we believe that Nature got it right the first  time. We don&#8217;t add fillers, additives, dyes or synthetics to any of our  products. We simply use Nature&#8217;s ingredients in their purest form.</p></blockquote>
<p>I reviewed the lip balm kit. My girls LOVE &#8220;chop stick&#8221; as they call it. However, I have heard horror stories about the crud that can be found in the stuff you buy from the store and half the time I can&#8217;t stand the synthetic scents. The kit includes:</p>
<blockquote><p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2709" title="lip_balm_kit" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lip_balm_kit.jpg" alt="lip balm kit Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals" width="220" height="164" />A fun all-natural do it yourself kit that makes 10 amazing lip balms! This treat for your lips contains 2 bottles of pure essential oils, Shea butter, Safflower oil and Beeswax in pre measured bottles. You simply melt the beeswax, safflower oil and shea butter (on stovetop or in the microwave) then once they melt get creative and start adding the essential oils of your choice! A great treat to make at birthday parties or to share with friends and family!</p>
<p>Lip balms are ready to use in 30 minutes!</p></blockquote>
<p>Our kit came with orange and peppermint oils. I&#8217;m a sucker for peppermint so I was as excited as the girls to get these made! This was really easy to put together. I have to recommend you may want to use some disposable bowls for this. I&#8217;m sure you can clean everything up, but it is a bit of a greasy mess. The beeswax took a tad longer to melt then directed in my microwave, but I&#8217;m sure that will vary. Finally, don&#8217;t take your time with the final pour, the balm starts to harden up quick, as soon as you add the flavor you need to have the containers ready.  The end result was 10 little containers of lip balm that we love to use. The girls gave a few away to friends and grandma and we kept the rest. I want to try a few more of these kits for sure!</p>
<p>Kiss Naturals is letting one of my readers win a kit of their choice to try as well! With the count down to Christmas coming up, I won&#8217;t promise Marie will have these out in time &#8211; although, mine arrived in about a day. If it doesn&#8217;t get there in time for Christmas, no worries this will still make for a fun project during the holiday break.</p>
<p>Do  as many of the below as you wish and leave a separate  comment for each  one:</p>
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<li> Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://kissnaturals.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&amp;language=en" target="_blank">Kiss Naturals</a> and  comment here on which kit you would love to buy if you won.</li>
<li>Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post.</li>
<li>Follow @<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/kissnaturals" target="_blank">kissnaturals</a> on Twitter or become a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-Naturals/107273549319833?v=wall" target="_blank">Fan</a> on Facebook and comment that you did.</li>
<li>Tweet this giveaway</li>
<li>Stumble this giveaway</li>
<li>Use other forms of social networking to spread the word about this  giveaway.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/Eco-officeGals">Subscribe</a> to my  feed to stay up to date with the latest from Eco-Office Gals.</li>
<li>Buy anything from Kiss Naturals and comment 5  times that you did! Don’t forget to use the coupon code! (I <em>will</em> confirm)</li>
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<p>The deadline for entering is Wednesday 12/22/10 at 8am EST at which    time one winner will be randomly chosen.  Please don’t forget to leave a    separate entry for each one of the above that you do and any entries   that show obvious laziness i.e. a simple  “Thanks for the great   giveaway” will not be published therefore not  counted. It’s just not   fair for the people that do know how to follow  simple directions. US   &amp; Canada residents only. Thanks!</p>
<p><em>(In compliance with the new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/endortest.shtm" target="_blank">FTC  Guildlines</a>,   please note that this is a sponsored post.  I was given  these  products  to test and review free of charge.  However, I was not  paid  for the  review and the opinions are my own.) </em></p>
<p><em>And the winner is..</em></p>
<div><strong>Author:</strong> Julie L<br />
<strong>Comment:</strong> i am a email sub</div>
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<div>Congrats!</div>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/20/green-gift-giving-kiss-naturals/">Green Gift Giving: Kiss Naturals</a></p>
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		<title>Green Gift Giving: Naturally Good Soaps</title>
		<link>http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/19/green-gift-giving-naturally-good-soaps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year I partner with a great green company to sponsor Holiday gifts for my clients. This year I connected with Melissa Riviera of Naturally Good Soaps and it has been a true pleasure! A bit of background: Naturally Good Soaps is currently a web based business. All my products are made in small batches [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/19/green-gift-giving-naturally-good-soaps/">Green Gift Giving: Naturally Good Soaps</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1898221718" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/19/green-gift-giving-naturally-good-soaps/" data-text="Green Gift Giving: Naturally Good Soaps" data-desc="Each year I partner with a great green company to sponsor Holiday gifts for my clients. This year I connected with Melissa Riviera of Naturally Good Soaps and it has been a true pleasure! A bit of background: Naturally Good Soaps is currently a web based business. All my products are made in small" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Custom-NYC-Bags.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1898221718&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F12%2F19%2Fgreen-gift-giving-naturally-good-soaps%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p>Each year I partner with a great green company to sponsor Holiday gifts for my clients. This year I connected with Melissa Riviera of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.naturallygoodsoaps.com">Naturally Good Soaps</a> and it has been a true pleasure! A bit of background:</p>
<blockquote><p>Naturally Good Soaps is  currently a web based business. All my products are made in small  batches to ensure quality control. You will not find any synthetic  chemicals, animal by products, parabens, or petroleum based items in my  shop. What you will find is quality vegetable oils, herbs, spices  and  clays as well as amazing essential oils used to provide the aromatic  experience. Naturally Good Soaps products are vegan friendly except for the products (2) that are listed to have honey.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t believe in  animal testing, I only test 100% on humans. I also try to leave very  little imprint on the environment by recycling all packaging, using  eco-friendly packaging, and by purchasing raw ingredients locally.</p></blockquote>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-2701 alignleft" title="Custom NYC Bags" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Custom-NYC-Bags.jpg" alt="Custom NYC Bags Green Gift Giving: Naturally Good Soaps" width="161" height="214" />Naturally Good Soaps put together a great weatherizing gift set for my clients including: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.naturallygoodsoaps.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=1&amp;=SID" class="broken_link">Classic Oatmeal Soap</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.naturallygoodsoaps.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=16&amp;=SID" class="broken_link">Spearmint Lip Balm</a>, and Healing Salve all packaged in handmade, NYC themed cosmetic bags. Melissa was even sweet enough to send me one and I love everything!</p>
<p>I love working with eco-friendly small businesses each year to bring a small token of appreciation to my clients during the holidays. The holidays are at our heals and Naturally Good Soaps make for great green gifts and stocking stuffers! Be sure to check out their store.</p>
<p>Thank you, Melissa!</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/19/green-gift-giving-naturally-good-soaps/">Green Gift Giving: Naturally Good Soaps</a></p>
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		<title>Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One area of our home that is not green is our kitchen cabinets. I confess, our plates, cups and travel mugs&#8230; they are littered with plastic. With 3 kids in the home and a husband that walks out the door with cups full of coffee or soda, never to return (the cups, he normally comes [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/07/green-gift-giving-green-glass-company/">Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_356646077" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/07/green-gift-giving-green-glass-company/" data-text="Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company" data-desc="One area of our home that is not green is our kitchen cabinets. I confess, our plates, cups and travel mugs... they are littered with plastic. With 3 kids in the home and a husband that walks out the door with cups full of coffee or soda, never to return (the cups, he normally comes back), plastic" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blueglasses.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_356646077&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Fgreen-gift-giving-green-glass-company%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p>One area of our home that is not green is our kitchen cabinets. I confess, our plates, cups and travel mugs&#8230; they are littered with plastic. With 3 kids in the home and a husband that walks out the door with cups full of coffee or soda, never to return (the cups, he normally comes back), plastic is a cheap convenience. In our defense, we are paperless in the kitchen, no disposables, no coffee filters, no paper products and we recycle, and compost. Am I forgiven?</p>
<p>When I came across <a target="_blank" href="http://www.greenglass.com" target="_blank">The Green Glass Company</a>, I was intrigued. What better way to step beyond simple recycling efforts then turning wine, beer and soda bottles into tableware?</p>
<blockquote><p><img class="size-full wp-image-2687 alignright" title="blueglasses" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blueglasses.jpg" alt="blueglasses Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company" width="266" height="134" />With origins dating back to 1992 in South Africa,  The Green Glass Company has seen many incarnations and has grown into  the largest producer of reclaimed glassware in the world.The Green Glass Company strives to satisfy not only its recycling heritage but also its eclectic and diverse clientele. With its patent on the unique wine bottle to  goblet conversion process, The Green Glass Company team and its  state-of-the-art equipment are at the forefront of the reclaimed  glassware market.</p>
<p>Revered throughout Europe and other  parts of the world as collectible art glass, The Green Glass Company  goblets have even been chosen for the table of King Carlos of Spain, a  former Mayor of New York City, movie sets, and, celebrity dinners. In  addition to their popularity with consumers and collectors, The Green  Glass Company products are quickly becoming a valuable marketing tool in  the corporate world. Sandblasted with a company name or logo, the  glasses not only provide enduring brand exposure, they also provide  insight into a company’s awareness and commitment to preserving our  resources.</p></blockquote>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-2688 alignright" title="EG Tumbler CWD" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/EG-Tumbler-CWD.jpg" alt="EG Tumbler CWD Green Gift Giving: Green Glass Company" width="150" height="278" />From Kings and Mayors to the Smith household, we have had the pleasure of sampling a set of these glasses in our home for a few weeks now.  As much as I loved the goblets, I went practical with a set of tumblers, or the bottom section of the bottle.</p>
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<div>Through a partnership with Cave B winery, these tumblers are created from reclaimed  		 		Bordeaux bottles collected from the organic restaurant, B&amp;B and tasting room on the Cave B estate.</div>
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<p>I was sent a set of 4 glasses, each one different from the other and they are really nice. They are thick, heavy weight glass, not the thin garbage you get in the sets from the store.They are made from wine bottles, after all. Another plus, my husband doesn&#8217;t walk out of the house with them and the little ones won&#8217;t touch them.</p>
<p>The Glass Company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.greenglass.com/store/home.php?cat=1" target="_blank">product line</a> creations don&#8217;t stop at glassware. Their line includes vases, pitchers, candle holders, even coat hooks made with bottle tops! There is a wonderful variety to choose from when deciding on your Green Gift Giving this season!</p>
<p>How about giving (or receiving) something from The Green Glass Company this holiday season? The Green Glass Company is giving away a $40 gift code to one of my  readers!  Do as many of the below as you wish and leave a separate   comment for each one:</p>
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<li> Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.greenglass.com/store/home.php?cat=10" target="_blank">The Green Glass Company Store</a> and  comment here on what you would love to buy if you won the GC.</li>
<li>Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post.</li>
<li>Become a fan of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Green-Glass-Company/123252527687151?v=wall" target="_blank">The Green Glass Company</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/EcoOfficeGalsFanPage" target="_blank">Eco-Office Gals</a> and comment that you did.</li>
<li>Tweet this giveaway</li>
<li>Stumble this giveaway</li>
<li>Use other forms of social networking to spread the word about this  giveaway.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/Eco-officeGals">Subscribe</a> to my  feed to stay up to date with the latest from Eco-Office Gals.</li>
<li>Buy anything from The Green Glass Company and comment 5  times that you did! Don’t forget to use the coupon code! (I <em>will</em> confirm)</li>
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<p>The deadline for entering is Friday 12/10/10 at 8pm EST at which    time one winner will be randomly chosen.  Please don’t forget to leave a    separate entry for each one of the above that you do and any entries   that show obvious laziness i.e. a simple  “Thanks for the great   giveaway” will not be published therefore not  counted. It’s just not   fair for the people that do know how to follow  simple directions. US   residents only. Thanks!</p>
<p><em>(In compliance with the new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/endortest.shtm" target="_blank">FTC  Guildlines</a>,   please note that this is a sponsored post.  I was given  these  products  to test and review free of charge.  However, I was not  paid  for the  review and the opinions are my own.) </em></p>
<p><em>And the winner is&#8230;.</em></p>
<div><strong>Author:</strong> Alison<br />
<strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" title="Alison website" href="http://butimnotdone.blogspot.com/">http://butimnotdone.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<strong>Comment: </strong>Fan of Green Glass on FB.</div>
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		<title>Little Green Footsteps</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the business cost of going green? In today’s society most of us are becoming more environmentally conscious, particularly in our personal lives. If the adoption of greener habits and practices are going to accelerate then we need to see more green initiatives in business. The larger organizations and the public sector often have [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/02/little-green-footsteps/">Little Green Footsteps</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1313466391" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/02/little-green-footsteps/" data-text="Little Green Footsteps" data-desc="What is the business cost of going green? In today’s society most of us are becoming more environmentally conscious, particularly in our personal lives. If the adoption of greener habits and practices are going to accelerate then we need to see more green initiatives in business. The larger" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/document-imaging.gif" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1313466391&amp;link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F12%2F02%2Flittle-green-footsteps%2F&amp;halign=center&amp;fblikeverb=like&amp;fblikeref=ecoofficegals&amp;fblikefont=arial&amp;v=2&amp;twitterw=110&amp;facebookw=90&amp;googleplus=1&amp;facebook=1&amp;twitter=1&amp;linkedin=1&amp;pinterest=1&amp;gmail=1&amp;yahoomail=1&amp;hotmail=1&amp;email=1&amp;print=1&amp;delicious=1&amp;diigo=1&amp;posterous=1&amp;tumblr=1&amp;myspace=1&amp;evernote=1&amp;instapaper=1&amp;readitlater=1&amp;msn=1&amp;livejournal=1&amp;sonico=1&amp;netlog=1&amp;hyves=1&amp;xing=1&amp;vkontakte=1&amp;weibo=1&amp;button=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest%2Cemail&amp;gpluslang=en-US&amp;twitterlang=en&amp;xinglang=de&amp;fblikelang=en_US&amp;twittermention=eco-officegals&amp;twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&amp;twitterrelated=appliedinfosys&amp;counters=googleplus%2Cfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Clinkedin%2Cpinterest"></script><p><em><strong>What is the business cost of going green?</strong></em></p>
<p>In today’s society most of us are becoming more environmentally conscious, particularly in our personal lives. If the adoption of greener habits and practices are going to accelerate then we need to see more green initiatives in business.</p>
<p>The larger organizations and the public sector often have the resources to appoint a green “Tsar”.  However, for most small to medium business, green often is tagged with a perception of additional cost which is clearly not popular in these more austere times.</p>
<p>Personally, I think taking a greener approach is not about making massive wholesale changes; it’s about evolution not revolution as the saying goes. Here are some simple examples :</p>
<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-2675 alignright" title="Paperless office" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/document-imaging.gif" alt="document imaging Little Green Footsteps" width="220" height="285" />Don’t Write Off The Paperless Office</strong></p>
<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dajon.co.uk/paperless-office-solutions/" target="_blank">paperless office</a> is a slightly tired phrase and fundamentally it is often perceived as flawed; people just love to print stuff off, don’t they? However, is it achievable in parts. There are examples of organizations who have successfully eliminated unnecessary paper waste in their organization by digitizing key business processes, such as the mail room, accounts payable, expenses. This takes away the need for people print and sign physical documents and helping to change habits.</p>
<p>Think about your own organization and how many paper based systems you still<br />
use; holiday forms, purchase order sign-off, invoice sign off, expenses, just to name a few. I bet you can also come up with half a dozen significant issues associated with these<br />
processes that impact the costs in your business as well. These are often exacerbated when your business is spread over multiple offices.</p>
<p>Then, consider the impact of managing these processes electronically or digitally. Other than the important role of eliminating waste there are some pretty significant advantages for businesses taking this approach, improved productivity, less errors, less staff time to manage the processes and less cost. I would also suggest that in most cases the benefits are measurable.</p>
<p>In the past this kind of automation has been the preserve of large corporates with huge IT budgets, but these days with the maturing of cloud based computing and software as service (SaaS) the cost of deployment and cost of ownership are significantly reduced.</p>
<p>A purist may say that there is still a green cost to running the IT equipment and my argument would be &#8211; fine &#8211; I agree. However, we cannot operate a business today without IT and suspect in most cases the incremental service cost and carbon footprint required to make these changes are significantly less the storing and shipping around unnecessary paper based files.</p>
<p>For instance, if you need, but don’t have high speed scanning equipment then don’t bother going out and buying more expensive equipment. Use a specialist service provider who has already made that investment. In most cases the equipment used by one of these specialist providers are significantly more superior than the equipment most of us would be able to purchase.</p>
<p><em>My suggestion – start with something small and very achievable.</em></p>
<p><strong>Working From Home</strong></p>
<p>The average worker spends 140 hours a year commuting to work and back. That’s 3 to 4 weeks a year. Most of this is by car and some by train.</p>
<p><em>Over 750,000 people commute into central London daily.</em></p>
<p>I am not sure what the carbon cost is for these kinds of figures, but I bet it&#8217;s substantial. Again, technology plays a part allowing people to work remotely and collaborate. Sure, there are some jobs that will simply never allow people to work from home.</p>
<p>The trend for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dajon.co.uk/Home-Working-Solutions" target="_blank">home working</a> is traditionally associated with sales and call centers. However, what about your administrative staff? Do they really need to be in the office? If you don’t adopt the philosophy of the paperless office this could be difficult. Also,  working from home 5 days a week for some staff members could be impractical. What about offering it as a benefit?  Allowing staff to work from home 1 or 2 days a week on a rotation may work for your office. It is well documented that staff that work from home are often more content, more organized and more productive and they take less sick time!</p>
<p>As a business you have to be organized. If your accounts payable clerk works from home a couple of days a week you have make a point of scanning the post every morning and delivering the post by electronic means. You don’t have to be in the office., there are a plethora of affordable document management tools available in the market place today that would work.</p>
<p>Not only do you have more content staff but you have more effective staff and just think of the carbon saving that could be achieved through simply reducing the amount of commuting time.</p>
<p>I believe the green price tag is a myth and I also think there are so many things that we can do that are simple, achievable, practical and cost-effective, but many of us miss these opportunities through this common misconception. If you need to reduce your office budget and have been looking at ways to eliminate unnecessary cost; then take this opportunity for change try taking a greener view.</p>
<p>The above <a target="_blank" href="http://eco-officegals.com/services/advertise/blog-post-sponsorship/" target="_blank">sponsored post</a> was submitted by Dajon. Dajon provides complete <a href="http://www.dajon.co.uk/">document and data management solutions</a> helping  reduce costs and improve staff productivity.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/12/02/little-green-footsteps/">Little Green Footsteps</a></p>
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