Tag Archives: Office
Earth Talk: Electronic “e-waste.”
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Jen.
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines, computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins [...]
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Directories of Environmental Groups, Businesses and Jobs
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Where can I locate directories of environmental groups, businesses and jobs so that I can get involved in making a difference? — Jeanette, Carle Place, NY
The most comprehensive directory of environmental groups—from small to large and local to international—is provided for [...]
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Flaunt It! Monday! Green Apple Supply
Posted on 10. Aug, 2009 by Jen.
It’s that time of year again, alarm clocks, school clothes, football practice… yep school is gearing back up. Big Box stores are full of parents battering each other down for the last black and white composition notebook. It’s almost like Christmas in August isn’t it?
I have had a bad habit in the past of not [...]
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10 Things You Can Do In the Office for Earth Day
Posted on 08. Apr, 2009 by Jen.
10 easy steps to help you green up your office routine. Try it for Earth Day. Make it a habit.
Grab an empty paper box and make it a recycle box for your desk.
Dump your stale coffee on the plants instead of down the drain.
Shut off the light when you leave the rest room.
Stop printing emails.
Going [...]
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Eco-Options: Electronic Publications
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 by Jen.
Electronic Publications are taking over these days. With e-books, e-magazines, blogs and gadgets like the Kindle, there really isn’t any excuse if you’re serious about going paperless. Since I have been working on and with others on publications such as these lately, I thought I would share some of these options.
Ebooks: Electronic books have become [...]
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Flaunt It! Monday: CoCo-Zen
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Jen.
Good Monday Morning! It’s way too early, had to get the hubby out the door by 5am. It’s supposed to be 81 degrees today, kids we’re playing in about 5 inches of snow last week! Crazy! Oh well…
How about we start the week with some choclate? Coco-Zen : Experience Oneness with Choclate, sells Fair Trade [...]
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Is Bartering Good for Business
Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by Jen.
Barter is a type of trade in which goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods and/or services, without the use of money.[1] It can be bilateral or multilateral, and usually exists parallel to monetary systems in most developed countries, though to a very limited extent. Barter usually replaces money as the method of [...]
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What is Microfinance?
Posted on 07. Feb, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What is “microfinance” and how does it help poor countries and preserve the environment? – Eliza Clark, Seattle, WA
The brainchild of Grameen Foundation founder Muhammad Yunus, microfinance is a form of banking whereby financial institutions offer small loans to the poor. The idea [...]
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Go2PrintGreen FREE Printer
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Jen.
Eco-Office Gals is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to receive a FREE Xerox Phaser 8860PP color printer from my eco-minded friend Go2PrintGreen. I really like the Phaser 8860PP solid ink printer for a couple of reasons:
· It uses a cartridge-free technology that eliminates bulky plastic cartridges.
· [...]
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Green Options: Web Hosting
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 by Jen.
Hosting websites takes HUGE amounts of energy. You may not think of it when you sit in your home office and your host serves is located in some other state. However, if you ever have a chance to go to a corporate office that has their own servers, take a walk in the room. I [...]
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Tweetin’ Twitter
Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Jen.
So, today I bring you my thoughts about Twitter… you’ve heard me speak of it countless time. I’ve found several great green businesses, clients and so much more on Twitter. My relaunch was almost completely brought together by Twitter followers! My Flaunt It! Monday series continues to be sponsored by people I have found or [...]
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Flaunt It! Monday: Naked Binder
Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by Jen.
Hey everyone! Missed you and hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I may submit to one more turkey plate, but then the dogs may have a little feast themselves. It’s a far cry from the garbage they insist on getting into, so I don’t think they will complain.
So, here we are with another company growing [...]
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